Synonym(s)
2-Phenylethyl methyl siloxanes, polymer with dimethylsiloxanes, trimethylsilyl terminated; CAS number: 67762-82-7
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"Phenethyl" refers to the phenethyl alcohol, "dimethicone" also called polydimethylsiloxane, is a silicon polymer (see below dimethicone). Phenethyl dimethicone is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).
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