Dimethicone

Product Group : Silicones

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Dimethicone is a type of silicone, a group of low molecular weight compounds, which are used in pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetics, and food production. 

Sources of Exposure: Water-repellent coatings, cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, anti-foaming agent in cooking oil, condom lubricant

Health Impacts: The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel considers polymers of dimethicone to be safe to use in cosmetic formulas because their large molecular weight inhibits absorption into the skin. However, these high molecular weight silicones may also contain toxic impurities with low molecular weights which can be absorbed.

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