H-Sil® D5

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H-Sil® D5 is a volatile cyclic dimethyl silicone fluid that is clear and odorless. This low-toxicity solvent evaporates completely at room temperature and leaves no residue. It is widely used in cosmetics to provide spreading, easy rub-out, and a slick, non-greasy feel to the skin. It is a good cleaning solvent for industrial applications with degreasing properties for dry cleaning and spot treatment applications.

Chemical Name: Cyclopentasiloxane

CAS Number: 541-02-6

Functions: Solvent

Chemical Family: Silicones

Synonyms: Cyclomethicone 5, Permethylcyclopentasiloxane

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Silicones
Chemical Name: Cyclopentasiloxane
Agrochemical Functions: Solvent
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Solvent
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Solvent
Technologies: Agrochemicals,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Carriers, Diluents, Solvents & Solubilizers
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Solvents & Carriers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Solvents & Carriers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Lubricating,
Solvency,
Temperature stability
Labeling Claims: Conflict minerals-free,
Food Allergen-free,
GMO-free,
GenX-free,
Heavy Metal-free,
Irradiation-free,
Low Toxicity,
Melamine-free,
No Added PFAS,
Non-Toxic,
Not Tested on Animals,
Odor-free,
PFOA-free,
PFOS-free,
Palm Oil-free,
Pesticide-free,
Preservative-free,
Residues-free
HII Features: Degreasing,
Good Compatibility,
Low Surface Tension,
Low toxicity,
Lubricity,
No Surface Residues
Key Benefits: Personal care products to provide spreading, rub out and non-greasy feel

Paintable, leaves no residue that cause fish eyes or build up that impair paintability

Lubricity

Low surface tensions

Excellent compatibility with non-polar organic solvents

Excellent additive to polish formulas

Applications & Uses

Markets: HI&I Care
Applications: HI&I Care — Home Care
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Commercial Laundry,
Industrial Cleaning,
Institutional & Catering
I&I Cleaning Applications: Degreasers,
Dry Cleaners,
Industrial Cleaners,
Spot Remover

Properties

Physical Form: Liquid
Appearance: Clear water white liquid
Odor: Odorless
Compatible with: Non-polar organic solvents
Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Viscosity	3.9	cSt	-
Refractive Index	1.398	-	-
Flash Point	72.0	°C	-
Specific Gravity	0.956	-	-
Volatile content	100.0	%	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: California Proposition 65,
California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010,
Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG),
Directive 2002/95/EC,
EPA Registered,
RoHS Compliant
Chemical Inventories: EINECS (EU),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Drums,
Pails

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling Information: H-Sil silicone fluids are stable at most storageconditions, inside or outside as long as the drumsremain tightly sealed in the original container.