REACH: Dexecamethylcyclohexylsiloxane (D6) restriction

Dodecamethylcyclohexysiloxane (D6) was added at the request of the European Commission to the application submitted on 13 April 2017 for octamethylcyclotetrasilossane (D4) and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5).

ECHA is preparing a restriction for D4, D5 and D6 (EC 209-136-7; 208-764-9; 208-762-8) in personal care products and other products for consumers / professionals (for eg dry cleaning products, waxes and polishes, washing and cleaning products) in concentrations> 0.1%.

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