Description

Trifluoropropyl Cyclotrisiloxane is a chemical compound, silicone cyclic dimethyl polysiloxane and siloxane monomer class, known as D3.

Silicones have high chemical stability but low biodegradability and high bioaccumulation potential.

Safety
It’s an ingredient that has a high bioaccumulation and persistence, but the danger on skin and hair of Cyclotrisiloxane seems excluded.

What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Plasticiser. Ingredient added to the formulation with the purpose of retaining fragrance and colour, increasing flexibility, flowability, deformability, durability of various ingredients allowing better processing.
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CAS: 2374-14-3