octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane definition by Wordo

Noun

A

cyclic

silicone

compound

made

of

a

ring

of

silicon

and

oxygen

atoms

with

methyl

groups

attached

.

It

’

s

mainly

used

as

a

raw

material

for

making

silicones

and

as

a

volatile

ingredient

in

cosmetics

and

personal

care

products

to

give

a

smooth

feel

and

help

other

ingredients

spread

evenly

.