Compound record

Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane

Also known as FS-5671

540-97-6 · candidate list substance / siloxane · cosmetics

SVHC Candidate ListEU monitoringcosmeticsformulation

Status

Current EU framework read, dates, and source-backed status context.

Lookup labels

FS-5671 DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANECyclohexasiloxane, dodecamethyl-Cyclomethicone 6

Dossier Status Obligations Why Alternatives Changes Similar Sources

CAS 540-97-6

Formula C12H36O6Si6

Molecular weight 444.92 g/mol

InChIKey IUMSDRXLFWAGNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Current status

EU status, SVHC, REACH, and POPs view

Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane is currently surfaced as candidate list substance in the EU.

The current imported view anchors this substance in CandidateList. The live rationale focuses on PBT (Article 57d) vPvB (Article 57e), and this page is designed for fast status checks before deeper source review.

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Candidate List substancestatuslatest imported framework state

8 Mar 2026last checkedlatest authority check date captured

Who should care

Article suppliers and importers
Cosmetics and formulation compliance teams

Imported rationale

PBT (Article 57d) vPvB (Article 57e)

What to do next

Operational routes from the current status

Article duties

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Source check

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Imported framework rows

Authority-backed detail

CandidateList 27 Jun 2018

Candidate List substance

PBT (Article 57d) vPvB (Article 57e)

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