Characteristics
- INCI
- Cyclotetrasiloxane
- CAS
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556-67-2, 293-51-6
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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209-136-7
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane
- Functions
- emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, solvent
Who it's for
Description
A four-unit long, cyclic structured, super light silicone that is the small sister of the more commonly used 5-unit long cyclic structured Cyclopentasiloxane. It is a so-called volatile silicone that evaporates off the skin and hair rather than staying on it.
Similar to other silicones, it has excellent spreading properties and amazing silkiness. It is often blended with other silicones to achieve unique sensorial properties in the formula.
Evidence & Research on Cyclotetrasiloxane
Products with Cyclotetrasiloxane (639 total)
Most often found in Dove products (19 items)
