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Description :
Cyclohexasiloxane is added to cosmetics and personal care products to improve the appearance of the skin and give products a smooth texture with enhanced spreadability.
Sources of Exposure: Cosmetics and personal care products.
Health Impacts: Cyclohexasiloxane can affect and alter muscle tissues. Cyclohexasiloxane can cause serious eye irritation and cause long-lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
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Hossain MM, et al., (2021)
PubChem: Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (Accessed September 2024)