Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
[CAS# 540-97-6]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Cyclic hydrocarbon
• Name: Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
• Synonyms: Dow Corning 246; Dow Corning 246 Fluid; SH 246; 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8,10,10,12,12-Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₃₆O₆Si₆
• Molecular Weight: 444.92
• CAS Registry Number: 540-97-6
• EC Number: 208-762-8

Properties

• Density: 0.97
• Melting point: -3 ºC
• Boiling point: 245 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.4015
• Flash point: 124 ºC

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331