CEPRA for Chemicals Testing

D4 D5 D6

The CEPRA laboratory performs analyses to verify the content of D4, D5, and D6 in raw materials and finished products.

What are D4, D5, and D6?

  • Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4, CAS No. 556-67-2),
  • decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5, CAS No. 541-02-6),
  • dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6, CAS No. 540-97-6).
  • They are used in cosmetics and other products to provide a smoothing and refreshing effect, but they are considered highly persistent and bioaccumulative.

Regulations

  • Restriction No. 70 under the REACH Regulation prohibits placing these substances—or mixtures containing them—on the market at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% by weight.
  • The restrictions apply to various sectors, including cosmetics (both rinse-off and leave-on products).

 

The CEPRA laboratory performs analyses to verify their content in raw materials and finished products.

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