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Shin-Etsu Chemical Develops New Silicone Products for Personal Care Use That Will Improve Texture and Functionality in Cosmetics
TOKYO, May 12, 2025--Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo; President: Yasuhiko Saitoh; hereinafter, "Shin-Etsu Chemical") has developed new silicone products for personal care applications as part of its silicon chemistry-driven solutions (Shin-Etsu Silicones Solution-EngineeringTM).In the personal care industry, research and development activities are being carried out on various themes such as addressing diverse consumer demand and environmental issues and improving production effi
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