- Primary category
- Personal Care & Cosmetics Ingredients
- Product Family
- Emollients & Sensory Modifiers
Product overview
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a volatile cyclic siloxane used as a carrier and sensory modifier and as a silicone-process intermediate. Buyers should specify cyclic purity, D4/D6 limits, water, residue and destination-market compliance.
Function & Usage
- Soothe, Moisturize & Improve Skin Feel
Supports soothing, moisturization, repair or sensorial improvement according to the selected cosmetic ingredient. Typical uses: Volatile carrier for skin and hair formulations, Dry-feel and spreadability enhancement, Silicone polymer and elastomer processing.
Product information
- Applications:
- Volatile carrier for skin and hair formulations, Dry-feel and spreadability enhancement, Silicone polymer and elastomer processing, Specialty cleaning and process applications by validated grade
- Hazard / Transport:
- Combustible liquid with environmental persistence and bioaccumulation concerns in some markets. Use restrictions and environmental classification vary by jurisdiction; confirm the latest SDS and destination-market rules.
- Storage:
- Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated flammable-material area. Protect from heat, sparks, direct sunlight, moisture and strong oxidizing agents; ground and bond containers during transfer.