H-Sil® D4

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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
Silicones
Chemical Name
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane D4
Agrochemical Functions
Solvent
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Solvent
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Solvent
Technologies
Agrochemicals,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Carriers, Diluents, Solvents & Solubilizers
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Solvents & Carriers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Solvents & Carriers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Lubricating,
Solvency,
Temperature stability
Labeling Claims
Conflict minerals-free,
Food Allergen-free,
GMO-free,
GenX-free,
Heavy Metal-free,
Irradiation-free,
Low Toxicity,
Melamine-free,
No Added PFAS,
Non-Toxic,
Not Tested on Animals,
Odor-free,
PFOA-free,
PFOS-free,
Palm Oil-free,
Pesticide-free,
Preservative-free,
Residues-free
HII Features
Degreasing,
Good Compatibility,
Low Surface Tension,
Low toxicity,
Lubricity,
No Surface Residues
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
HI&I Care
Applications
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Commercial Laundry,
Industrial Cleaning
I&I Cleaning Applications
Degreasers,
Dry Cleaners,
Industrial Cleaners,
Spot Remover

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
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

Certifications & Compliance
California Proposition 65,
California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010,
Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG),
Directive 2002/95/EC,
EPA Registered,
RoHS Compliant
Chemical Inventories
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums,
Pails
Supplied by
Harcros Chemicals Inc.
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.