Polysilicone-15
Encyclopedia
Polysilicone-15 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 sunscreen
s and cosmetics. The absorption maximum is at about 310 nm. It is marketed as Parsol SLX by DSM
.
Organic compound
An organic compound is any member of a large class of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose molecules contain carbon. For historical reasons discussed below, a few types of carbon-containing compounds such as carbides, carbonates, simple oxides of carbon, and cyanides, as well as the...
used in hair products like shampoos, conditioners, hair sprays, pomades and color treatment products to absorb UVB
Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, but longer than X-rays, in the range 10 nm to 400 nm, and energies from 3 eV to 124 eV...
radiation. In the EU
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
, it is also approved for use in sunscreen
Sunscreen
Sunblock is a lotion, spray, gel or other topical product that absorbs or reflects some of the sun's ultraviolet radiation on the skin exposed to sunlight and thus helps protect against sunburn...
s and cosmetics. The absorption maximum is at about 310 nm. It is marketed as Parsol SLX by DSM
DSM (company)
DSM is a multinational life sciences and materials sciences-based company. DSM's global end markets include food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials...
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