Chemical Properties
Clear Colourless Liquid
Uses
A cyclic volatile methylsiloxane (cVMS) used in cosmetic and personal care products, Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane can be used in dermal exposure and inhalation toxicity study.
Uses
cyclohexasiloxane is a silicone-based emollient.
Uses
A cyclic volatile methylsiloxane (cVMS) used in cosmetic and personal care products. Used in dermal exposure and inhalation toxicity study.
Definition
ChEBI: Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane is an organosilicon compound.
General Description
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane belonging to the class of cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes is identified as a potent environmental contaminant, most prominently found in biota, biosolid samples, soil, sediment samples, wastewaters, etc. These compounds are used as fragrance carriers or solvents in household products, personal care products, cleaning agents and as precursors in the manufacture of silicone polymers.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Toxics Screening Level
The initial threshold screening level (ITSL) for dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane is 400 μg/m3 based on an annual averaging time.
