Last update July 19, 2022
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We do not have alternatives for Dimethyl Silicone since it is relatively safe.
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Dimethyl Silicone is also known as Dimeticone; Dimethicone. Here it is a list of alternative known names::
Dimethyl Silicone in other languages or writings:
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Main tradenames from several countries containing Dimethyl Silicone in its composition:
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Dimethicone is a fluid type of silicone with a methyl as organic group radical. Silicones are polymers of silicon tied to oxygen atoms with high molecular weight. Dimethicone is water repellent and it is used in creams, dressings for skin protection and pediculicides. An activated form of Dimethicone is Simethicone that is used for treatment of flatulence.
At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found.
Because it is not absorbed through the skin or orally along with a high molecular weight, excretion into breast milk in significant amount or absorption by the infant gut is highly unlikely.
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