Definition
2,4,6,8-Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane, homopolymer
Cosmetic roles
Softens hairHAIR CONDITIONING
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Safety Assessment of Polymerized Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxanes as Used in Cosmetics
CIR reviewed this ingredient and flagged its status as: CIR insufficient data ingredients - use not supported under specific conditions (insufficient data or use not supported — CIR's own classification, not a full safety-as-used conclusion).
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Names & identifiers
POLYSILICONE-4INCI폴리실리콘-4Korean label name (MFDS standard)