Cyclotetrasiloxane

Cyclotetrasiloxane

AKA “Cyclotetrasiloxane, Oktamethylcyklotetrasiloxan, Cyclic dimethylsiloxane tetramer, NUC silicone VS 7207, Union carbide 7207”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Cyclotetrasiloxane

AKA: Oktamethylcyklotetrasiloxan, Cyclic dimethylsiloxane tetramer, NUC silicone VS 7207, Union carbide 7207

Synthetic · Hair Conditioning | Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Solvent · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Solvent

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Silicone

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight conditioning agent that smooths hair and skin while helping other ingredients blend seamlessly into the formula.

Formula

H8O4Si4

Mol. Weight

184.40

CAS #

556-67-2, 293-51-6

Form

Liquid

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Derived from silicon and oxygen, belonging to the siloxane chemical family of organosilicon compounds. Synthesized through ring-opening polymerization of smaller siloxane monomers, then cyclized to form the four-membered ring structure.

Function

Hair Conditioning | Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Solvent

Benefits

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A cyclic silicone oligomer synthesized in the mid-20th century. Developed for cosmetics as an ultra-lightweight volatile emollient and spreading agent offering a silky feel superior to traditional plant oils.