Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
-105 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
381 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
density
0.8536 at 68 u00b0F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float
solubility
less than 1 mg/mL at 68 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
flash_point
187 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
Health Hazard
Flammable
- H315 (22.4%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H373 (55.7%): May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
- H226 (78.1%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
- H319 (22.4%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (21.9%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 63148-57-2 |
| IUPAC Name | trimethyl-[methyl-bis(trimethylsilyloxy)silyl]oxysilane |
| InChI Key | RGMZNZABJYWAEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 28838 |
| INCI Name | METHYL TRIMETHICONE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
A versatile silicone compound used in hair care, skin care, and makeup products. Discover its properties, applications, and industries where it is commonly used.