Silicone has various uses in skin care products. Certain creams and moisturizers contain silicone, which can promote hydration and smooth fine lines. Generally, silicone is safe for most people, but ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about green businesses and how to help startups succeed. While not a “100% natural” material like rubber, food-grade ...

More than most chemical markets, the cosmetic and personal care ingredient industry is subject to the feelings and fancies of everyday consumers. People tend to be conscious of the safety and ...

Silicone is one hair care ingredient that can really spark a fierce discussion. Used in hair products since the 1970s, it comes with a multitude of benefits. But in recent times, silicone has also ...

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y.—Specialty Silicone Products is offering a 60-durometer, nickel-graphite shielding silicone that the company claims meets the flammability requirements of UL 94 V-0, a flame-testing ...

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Casting parts in silicone is great, and 3D printing in resin is fantastic for making clean shapes, so it’s natural for an enterprising hacker to want to put the two together: 3D print the mold, pour ...

Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has urged the government to regulate chemical levels of products after a test of 14 silicone food containers and cups found over two-thirds had exceeded safety limits and ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo, President, Yasuhiko Saito) has now developed a new low-density type of molding silicone rubber that realizes lighter-weight ...