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Hexyl methicone is a mixture of substances based on poly(di)methylsiloxane, of silicone-based polymers. "Hexyl" denotes an organic alcohol with a 6-carbon chain and the following structural formula: (CH3(CH2)5OH. Hexyl methicone acts as an emollient (nourishes the skin; softens and smoothes the skin.
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