Hexyl Methicone

Hexyl Methicone

AKA “3-hexylheptamethyltrisiloxane, RefChem:502217, 428-700-5, 1873-90-1, 3-hexyl-1, 1, 3, 5, 5-heptamethyltrisiloxane, Trisiloxane, 5-heptamethyl-, hexyl-methyl-bis(trimethylsilyloxy)silane, SCHEMBL727830, DTXSID2073279”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Hexyl methicone

AKA: 3-hexylheptamethyltrisiloxane, RefChem:502217, 428-700-5, 1873-90-1, 3-hexyl-1, 1, 3, 5, 5-heptamethyltrisiloxane, Trisiloxane, 5-heptamethyl-, Hexyl-methyl-bis(trimethylsilyloxy)silane, SCHEMBL727830, DTXSID2073279

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Silicone

Not Clean

Poly[oxy(hexylmethylsilylene)],.alpha.-trimethylsilyl),.omega.-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]-

Formula

C13H34O2Si3

Mol. Weight

306.66

CAS #

56746-86-2

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A silicone-based ingredient developed in the 20th century for cosmetics. Designed to provide conditioning properties and improve the feel of skincare and hair care products.