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Dimethiconol sal butterate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance is a reaction product of fatty acids from ointment butter (oil obtained from the seeds of the saltwort) and dimethiconol. Chemically, dimethiconol is a silicone compound with a similar structure as dimethicone (dimethicone). Only the terminal CH3 group was replaced by a hydroxyl group (-OH). The substance acts as a skin care product and emollient (makes the skin supple and smoothes it).
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