Cyclopentasiloxanes (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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The cyclic silicone oil Cyclopentasiloxane is a low molecular weight, liquid siloxane(silicone) which is used in cosmetic products as a synthetic oil component. Cyclopentasiloxanes act as hair conditioning agents. Furthermore the cyclic silicone oil acts as emollient and solvent.

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Emollient; Silicones; Siloxanes;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020