Cyclopentasiloxane

Product Group : Silicones

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Cyclopentasiloxane functions as an anticaking agent, hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent, emollient, and solvent in cosmetic products.

Sources of Exposure: Cosmetics and personal care products

Health Impacts: Inhalation of cyclopentasiloxane vapor, such as in aerosols, can provoke pulmonary inflammation. Following inhalation exposure cyclopentasiloxane, lab rats also displayed a significant increase in uterine tumors.

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