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H-Sil® D4 is a volatile cyclic dimethyl silicone fluid that is clear and odorless. This low-toxicity solvent evaporates completely at room temperature and leaves no residue. It is widely used in cosmetics to provide spreading, easy rub-out, and a slick, non-greasy feel to the skin. It is a good cleaning solvent for industrial applications with degreasing properties for dry cleaning and spot treatment applications.

Chemical Name: Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane D4

CAS Number: 556-67-2

Functions: Solvent

Chemical Family: Silicones

Synonyms: 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8-Octamethyl-1,3,5,7,2,4,6,8-tetraoxatetrasilocane, 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8-Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, Cyclic dimethylsiloxane tetramer, Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, Tetracyclomethicone

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Agrochemical Functions
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Key Benefits
  • Personal care products to provide spreading, rub out and non-greasy feel
  • Paintable, leaves no residue that cause fish eyes or build up that impair paintability
  • Lubricity
  • Low surface tensions
  • Excellent compatibility with non-polar organic solvents
  • Excellent additive to polish formulas

Applications & Uses

Markets

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear water white liquid
Odor
Odorless
Compatible with
Non-polar organic solvents
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity0.95--
Viscosity2.3cSt-
Refractive Index1.397--
Flash Point54.0°C-
Volatile Content100.0%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • 55-gallon non-returnable drum, 440 lb net
  • 5-gallon pails 40 lb net

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling Information

All H-Sil® silicone fluids are stable at most storage conditions, inside or outside as long as the drums remain tightly sealed in the original container.