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Cyclotetrasiloxane

Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) is a cyclic siloxane oligomer used as a carrier solvent, spreading agent, and volatile silicone in cosmetics and personal care formulations, imparting a smooth, silky skin feel that evaporates after application. SUNCHEM supports international buyers with Cyclotetrasiloxane sourcing from qualified Chinese producers, with…

556-67-2
  • Lot COA with every shipment
  • Samples for your trials
  • Technical support for your trial
CAS No.556-67-2
FormulaC8H24O4Si4
SynonymsOctamethylcyclotetrasiloxane; Cyclotetrasiloxane, octamethyl-; 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8-octamethyl-1,3,5,7,2,4,6,8-tetraoxatetrasilocane;

Product overview & key benefits

Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) is a cyclic siloxane oligomer used as a carrier solvent, spreading agent, and volatile silicone in cosmetics and personal care formulations, imparting a smooth, silky skin feel that evaporates after application. SUNCHEM supports international buyers with Cyclotetrasiloxane sourcing from qualified Chinese producers, with quality documentation, export coordination, and logistics support.

Existing Supplier Overview

The current development of surfactant materials in China is very rapid, we can provide you with products of superior price and good quality, and the variety and quality of raw materials in China are constantly evolving, we have full ability to help you build high-quality lines of daily chemicals in China.

Technical specifications

PropertyReference value
Density0.956
Boiling Point175-176ºC
Melting Point17-18ºC
Flash Point56ºC
Refractive Index1.395-1.397
Water SolubilityINSOLUBLE
Storage Condition2-8ºC
explosive limit0.4-11.7%(V)

Existing product reference data. Confirm the specification of the offered grade before ordering.

Applications

Volatile carrier solvent in cosmetics
Skin care spreading and slip agent
Hair care silicone conditioning solvent
Sunscreen formulation spreading agent
Deodorant and antiperspirant formulation
Silicone intermediate for polymer synthesis
Personal care texture enhancer

Cyclotetrasiloxane application image from the existing record

From first email to approved supply

01

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02

Review the documents

Review the producer TDS, a recent COA and SDS with the quotation.

03

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04

Lock the spec

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