Inventory
Ref 33101
30/11/2020
CYCLOMETHICONE
Cyclomethicone is a generic name for a mixture of cyclic dimethyl polysiloxane compounds that conform to the formula, where n has a value between 4 and 6.
Key data
Restriction
II/1388 (Only when Cyclomethicone contains D4)
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Ingredient details
INCI name
CYCLOMETHICONE
INN name
cyclomethicone
Description
Cyclomethicone is a generic name for a mixture of cyclic dimethyl polysiloxane compounds that conform to the formula, where n has a value between 4 and 6.
Linked annex records
Annex II
Restriction reference
Entry 1388
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane; D4
CAS: 556-67-2
EC: 209-136-7