Not only cosmetics, the multi-scenario application map of 12-methylcyclohexasiloxane IOTA-D6

When it comes to 12-methylcyclohexasiloxane (D6), many people first think of skincare and beauty products. In fact, this colorless and transparent cyclic siloxane is shining brightly in a broader range of industrial fields thanks to its unique volatility and lubricity. IOTA, with high-purity D6 as the core, provides stable and reliable raw material solutions for different industries.


1. Product Profile: Getting to Know High-Purity IOTA-D6
IOTA-D6 (CAS number 540-97-6), with a molecular weight of 444.92, is a colorless and transparent liquid at room temperature, with a boiling point of 245°C and a flash point of 93°C, a viscosity of approximately 6.8 cSt, and a density of approximately 0.96 g/cm³, with a purity of over 99%. It is not only the basic monomer for preparing high-viscosity silicone oils and special silicone rubbers, but also an excellent low-volatile inert solvent with outstanding performance.


1. Application Tour: The Cross-border Role from Skincare to Electronic Cleaning
In the personal care field, IOTA-D6 is a high-quality base oil in skincare creams, sunscreens, and antiperspirants, providing a refreshing and non-greasy skin sensation and unique volatility; in the industrial field, it is widely used in high-end lubricating greases, precise electronic component cleaning, textile finishing agents, and electronic insulation and sealing materials, adapting to diverse functionalized polysiloxane derivative syntheses.


3. Quality Assurance: Dual Defense Line of Purity and Stability
IOTA controls the raw materials to the finished products throughout the process, strictly monitoring the content of D3, D4, D5, and D6 rings, ensuring batch-to-batch stability; high-resolution GC-MS is used for batch-by-batch detection and reporting to make each barrel of product "visible, measurable, and controllable", meeting the strict requirements of different industries from cosmetics to electronics.


4. Customer Q&A: Common Questions about Selection and Application
- Q: What products can IOTA-D6 be used in?
- A: It can be used in skincare, sun protection, makeup, and antiperspirant products, as well as in industrial scenarios such as electronic cleaning, high-end lubricating greases, etc.
- Q: What are the viscosity and purity of IOTA-D6?
- A: The viscosity is approximately 6.8 cSt, the purity is over 99%, and the batches are stable, traceable throughout the process.
- Q: How to select a low-ring specification?
- A: We can provide ultra-low ring specification batches of D6 < 50 ppm upon request, and attach GC-MS chromatogram spectra.


From a skincare cream to precise electronic components, IOTA-D6 is connecting more extensive application possibilities with a purer form.