Functional Roles
Industries Served
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Environmental Hazard
Health Hazard
- H411 (97%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H361 (94.8%): Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 31692-79-2 |
| IUPAC Name | dihydroxy(dimethyl)silane |
| InChI Key | XCLIHDJZGPCUBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 14014 |
| INCI Name | DIMETHICONOL |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Dimethiconol (CAS 31692-79-2) is a silicone-based specialty additive that functions as a conditioning agent and emollient in formulated products. This organosilicon compound is primarily utilized in beauty and personal care applications where it provides enhanced conditioning and emolliency properties to cosmetic and skincare formulations.