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Polysilicone-15
Names
IUPAC names α-(trimethylsilyl)-
ω-(trimethylsilyloxy)poly-
co-phenoxy}-
1-methyleneethyl)silylene]-
co-phenoxy)prop-1-enyl)silylene]
Other names Parsol SLX
Identifiers
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.102.446 Edit this at Wikidata
UNII
Properties
Appearance colorless or pale yellow liquid
Solubility in water practically insoluble
Solubility in organic solvents of medium polarity soluble
Pharmacology
Routes of
administration
local
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Chemical compound

Polysilicone-15 (INCI) is an organic compound used in hair products like shampoos, conditioners, hair sprays, pomades and color treatment products to absorb UVB radiation. In the EU, it is also approved for use in sunscreens and cosmetics. The absorption maximum is at about 310 nm. It is marketed as Parsol SLX by DSM.

References

Sunscreening agents approved by the US FDA or other agencies
  • UVA: 400–315 nm
  • UVB: 315–290 nm
  • Chemical agents unless otherwise noted
UVA filters
UVB filters
UVA+UVB filters
See also: Photoprotection, Sun protective clothing, Sun tanning, and Sunburn


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