• Question: What is Cyclopentasiloxane? and what is it used for?

    Asked by dependingontheweather to Meeks, Pete, Stephen, Steve, Tom on 18 Jun 2010 in Categories: .
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      Marieke Navin answered on 18 Jun 2010:

      Hey there depending on the weather! I didn’t have a clue what it was so I just googled it and google tells me it is silicone fluid commonly used in cosmetics such as deodorants, sunblocks, hair sprays and skin care products. Its molecule contains C H O and Si.

    • Photo: Tom Hartley

      Tom Hartley answered on 18 Jun 2010:

      It seems to be a chemical used for cosmetics, but I only know this from a Google search. I hadn’t heard of it till you mentioned it.

    • Photo: Pete Edwards

      Pete Edwards answered on 18 Jun 2010:

      I have absolutely no idea, but maybe Google might help!?

    • Photo: Stephen Curry

      Stephen Curry answered on 18 Jun 2010:

      It’s a chemical that is often found in conditioners. Apparently it strengthens hair to stop it braking on brushing.

      Can’t say I’ve made a lot of use of it myself!

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