A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Decamethyltetrasiloxane (MD2M) is a linear tetrasiloxane with a viscosity of approximately 2 cSt at 25°C. It is used as an intermediate in silicone polymer production and as a low-viscosity carrier fluid in industrial formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decamethyltetrasiloxane used for?
Decamethyltetrasiloxane (CAS 141-62-8) is a low-viscosity linear silicone fluid used as a volatile carrier and emollient in personal-care formulations and as a heat-transfer and dielectric fluid in industrial applications. It is also used as a low-surface-tension solvent and spreading agent in silicone systems.
What is another name for Decamethyltetrasiloxane?
Decamethyltetrasiloxane is also referred to as MD2M (its silicone shorthand) and as silicone fluid L4. The formula is C10H30O3Si4.
What is the INCI name for Decamethyltetrasiloxane?
In personal-care labeling it appears under its silicone fluid designation; confirm the exact INCI nomenclature and grade against the product technical data sheet before use in a cosmetic formulation. RawSource supplies it within the Silicone Fluids & Oils family.
How is Decamethyltetrasiloxane supplied in bulk?
RawSource supplies Decamethyltetrasiloxane as a low-viscosity silicone fluid in bulk packaging such as drums and totes. Request a current CoA and SDS to confirm grade, viscosity, and specifications.
What is the cost of bulk Decamethyltetrasiloxane?
Bulk pricing depends on grade, volume, and packaging. Request a current bulk quote from RawSource with your target volume and packaging for accurate pricing.