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Is Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane vegetarian?

Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane

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Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane is a synthetic silicone compound used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning and emollient ingredient.

Also known as Tetrasiloxane, 1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-1,1,1,3,5,7,7-hexaphenyl-
INCI name Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane
CAS number 38421-40-8
CosIng ID 60245
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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