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Cyclic Silicones (Cyclotetrasiloxane D4 & Cyclopentasiloxane D5)

Volatile Cyclic Siloxanes · CAS 556-67-2 · CYCLOTETRASILOXANE · CYCLOPENTASILOXANE · CYCLOHEXASILOXANE · CYCLOMETHICONE

What published research says about Cyclic Silicones (Cyclotetrasiloxane D4 & Cyclopentasiloxane D5), who paid for it, what replaced it, and what is measured in people. Every number links to its source.

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25health & exposure studies2in the last 12 months

Newest published 2023-07-13 · counted 2026-11-05 · Europe PMC, title and abstract.

Who paid for the 12 newest papersPapers
Independent (public, academic, charity)4
Industry1
Mixed0
None declared0
Unclear7

Reported an effect: independent papers 2 of 4; industry-paid papers 0 of 1. Industry-paid does not mean wrong, and independent does not mean right. This is who paid, side by side.

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Identity

PubChem CID 11169 · Label names: CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CYCLOMETHICONE

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