Polysilicone-15
What is it?
Polysilicone-15 is an organic compound used in hair care and sunscreens as an ultraviolet-B (UVB) light absorber.
How can I avoid it?
Skin contact with polysilicone-15 is required for it to cause a rash. Discontinuation of exposure to products containing polysilicone-15 should result in improvement and/or resolution of your dermatitis. By law, all products made in the U.S. for topical use have the ingredients listed on the product package or box that contains it, so check your hair care and skin care products for this ingredient.
If there is not enough information, ask your retailer or contact the company directly. At work, request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to help identify potential sources of exposure.
Uses:
- Hair colorants
- Hair conditioners
- Hair spray
- Lip care
- Lipsticks
- Pomades
- Shampoos
- Sunscreens
Other names for polysilicone-15:
- Parsol SLX
- Diethylbenzylidene malonate dimethicone
- Diethylmalonylbenzylidene oxypropene dimethicone
- Dimethicodiethylbenzalmalonate
MC4999-77
