Silicones

 Silicones used in personal care products reduce the white residue and tacky feel of antiperspirants in deodorants. They are also “long-lasting” and help to retain the color and luster associated with cosmetics, shampoos and conditioners, as well as impart better shine, and allow skin care products to be made with stronger SPF. Wetting and spreading qualities provide for smooth and even application of cosmetics, lotions, sunscreens and cleansers. Because they can withstand the sun for years, silicones are ideal materials for solar panel and photovoltaic applications. Keypads, keyboards and copier rollers are made with sturdy, durable silicones. Silicones also play an essential role in enabling LED lighting technology.Silicones are a diverse family of specialty, high-performance materials that includes reactive silanes, silicone fluids and silicone polymers, which are widely used in a variety of consumer and industrial products. These materials provide essential benefits in key segments of our economy, including health care, aerospace, personal care, electronics, transportation and construction.Silicones impart a number of benefits to the products in which they are used, including enhanced flexibility and moisture, heat, cold and ultraviolet radiation resistance. Silicones can be manufactured in many forms, including solids, liquids, semi-viscous pastes, greases, oils and rubber.

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Journal of polymer science and applications

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