Phenyl Trimethicone

Phenyl Trimethicone

AKA “1, 5, 5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-(trimethylsilyloxy)trisiloxane, DTXSID6051857, RefChem:1051654, DTXCID9030414, 2116-84-9, Phenyltris(trimethylsiloxy)silane, 5-hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-((trimethylsilyl)oxy)trisiloxane, Tris(trimethylsiloxy)phenylsilane, trimethyl-[phenyl-bis(trimethylsilyloxy)silyl]oxysilane, MFCD00053665”

Skin Conditioning

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Ingredient Facts

Phenyl trimethicone

AKA: 1, 5, 5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-(trimethylsilyloxy)trisiloxane, DTXSID6051857, RefChem:1051654, DTXCID9030414, 2116-84-9, Phenyltris(trimethylsiloxy)silane, 5-hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-((trimethylsilyl)oxy)trisiloxane, Tris(trimethylsiloxy)phenylsilane, Trimethyl-[phenyl-bis(trimethylsilyloxy)silyl]oxysilane, MFCD00053665

Skin Conditioning · Antifoaming · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Silicone

Clean

1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane

Formula

C15H32O3Si4

Mol. Weight

372.75

CAS #

2116-84-9

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

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Functions

Antifoaming

Hair Conditioning

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

Skin Conditioning

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

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Developed as an advanced silicone polymer in the late 20th century to provide superior sensory benefits and film-forming properties in cosmetics. Designed to replace heavier silicones while maintaining conditioning and protective functions.