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2. Sodium hyaluronate - Wikipedia

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   It is injected into the joint capsule, to act as both a shock absorber and a lubricant for the joint. [3] [4] [5] Thus sodium hyaluronate is used as a viscosupplement, administered through a series of injections into the knee, increasing the viscosity of the synovial fluid, which helps lubricate, cushion and reduce pain in the joint. [6]

3. Horse ointment - Wikipedia

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   Horse ointment, known as horse oil and horse fat, is a topical formulation derived from subcutaneous fat of horses. [1] Due to its thickness and viscosity , horse ointment is intended for topical use on human skin and mucous membranes to moisturize and increase the restoration of damaged skin.

4. Surgical lubricant - Wikipedia

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   K-Y Jelly was initially used as a surgical lubricant before it gained popularity as a personal lubricant. [citation needed] Lignocaine gel containing the local anaesthetic lignocaine is a prime example of a non-irritating substances used as surgical lubricant [citation needed] Medicinal castor oil was the original vegetable-based surgical ...

5. Hyaluronic acid - Wikipedia

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   The first hyaluronan biomedical product, Healon, was developed in the 1970s and 1980s by Pharmacia, [56] and approved for use in eye surgery (i.e., corneal transplantation, cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, and surgery to repair retinal detachment). Other biomedical companies also produce brands of hyaluronan for ophthalmic surgery. [57]

6. Wet Lubricants - Wikipedia

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   A 2010 Study by Microbicides, building bridges in HIV Prevention, compared five lubricants against each other (Astroglide, Elbow Grease, ID Glide, KY Jelly, and Wet Platinum). A sixth product named PRÉ was used as a control. The study was looking for the safest lubricant that did the least amount of damage to cellular walls, during sex.

7. Polydimethylsiloxane - Wikipedia

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   The rubbery, vinegary-smelling silicone caulks, adhesives, and aquarium sealants are also well-known. PDMS is also used as a component in silicone grease and other silicone based lubricants, as well as in defoaming agents, mold release agents, damping fluids, heat transfer fluids, polishes, cosmetics, hair conditioners and other applications.

8. Pet ownership is up. So is consumer spending on dogs, cats ...

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   Other popular pets include freshwater fish, reptiles, birds, horses and saltwater fish. Pet supply retailer Petco has seen that growth, said Dr. Whitney Miller, the chain's chief veterinarian.

9. Silicone grease - Wikipedia

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   Silicone grease, sometimes called dielectric grease, is a waterproof grease made by combining a silicone oil with a thickener. Most commonly, the silicone oil is polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and the thickener is amorphous fumed silica. Using this formulation, silicone grease is a translucent white viscous paste, with exact properties dependent ...