Dimethicone 100Product ingredient for Dimethicone
- Name
- Dimethicone 100
- Drug Entry
- Dimethicone
Dimethicone is a silicone oil that is also known as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). It has viscoelastic properties. Dimethicone is used as a surfactant, antifoaming agent, carminative in various products such as medical devices, food products, and lubricants. It is used in a number of health and beauty products including hair care products such as shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner, and de-tangling products. On skin, it is also observed to have moisturizing actions 6,8.
A study found that that the 100 % dimethicone product is a safe and highly effective head lice treatment for children and may serve as less toxic and less resistance-prone alternative to pesticide-containing products 3.
- Accession Number
- DBSALT001523
- Structure
- Synonyms
- Not Available
- UNII
- RO266O364U
- CAS Number
- 9006-65-9
- External Links
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- Predicted Properties
- Not Available