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Is Tetrasiloxane vegetarian?

Tetrasiloxane

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Tetrasiloxane is a linear siloxane compound composed of four silicon atoms in a chain, used in cosmetics as a solvent and emollient.

INCI name Tetrasiloxane
CAS number 141-62-8
EC number 205-491-7
CosIng ID 102126
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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