Caprylyl Methicone(in 3,592 products)
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Functions:
1. Emulsifier - Allows water and oils to remain mixed together to form an emulsion.
2. Slip Modifier - Increases spreadability of other ingredients
3. Surfactant - Reduces the surface tension to allow mixtures to be formed evenly. Emulsifier is a specific type of surfactant which allows two liquids to mix together evenly
Caprylyl Methicone is a type of siloxane polymer. It is commonly used to ensure other ingredients are evenly distributed in the formulation.
Scientific References:
1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/87373
Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):
1. Causes skin irritation (H315)
2. Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
3. May cause respiratory irritation (H335)
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