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Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is the most widely used volatile cyclic siloxane in personal care, acting as a carrier solvent and spreading agent in deodorants, skin care, hair care, and sunscreen formulations for its excellent evaporative and skin feel properties. SUNCHEM supports international buyers with Cyclopentasiloxane sourcing…

541-02-6
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CAS No.541-02-6
FormulaC 10 H 30 O 5 Si 5
SynonymsCyclopentasiloxane, decamethyl-; DecaMethylcyclopentasiloxane; 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8,10,10-decamethyl-1,3,5,7,9,2,4,6,8,10-pentaoxapentasilecane; D5 Cyclomethicone;

Product overview & key benefits

Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is the most widely used volatile cyclic siloxane in personal care, acting as a carrier solvent and spreading agent in deodorants, skin care, hair care, and sunscreen formulations for its excellent evaporative and skin feel properties. SUNCHEM supports international buyers with Cyclopentasiloxane sourcing from qualified Chinese producers, with quality documentation, export coordination, and logistics support.

Technical specifications

PropertyReference value
Melting point-44°C
Boiling point90 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
Density0.958 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Storage temp2-8°C
Appearance & Physical StateLiquid
Flash Point162 °F
Refractive Index1.396
StabilityStable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Existing product reference data. Confirm the specification of the offered grade before ordering.

Applications

Primary volatile carrier in deodorant and antiperspirant
Skin care and sunscreen spreading agent
Hair silicone serum and conditioner carrier
Makeup and color cosmetic formulation
Silicone elastomer gel formulation carrier
Light-feel emollient in skin care
Volatile silicone for cosmetic texture enhancement

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02

Review the documents

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03

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04

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