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  2. List of cosmetic ingredients - Wikipedia

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    CH 3 (CH 2) n C(=O)N(CH 2 CH 2 OH) 2, where n is from 8 to 18 foaming and/or emulsifying agent cyclohexasiloxane: Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) solvent cyclopentasiloxane (a type of silicone) [citation needed] Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) solvent cetyl alcohol: CH 3 (CH 2) 15 OH various calcium sodium borosilicate: glass (flakes ...

  3. Vicks VapoRub - Wikipedia

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    The ingredients, as listed on older product labels, are: camphor, menthol, spirits of turpentine, oil of eucalyptus, cedarwood, nutmeg, and thymol, all "in a specially balanced Vick formula". United States

  4. Topical gels - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] [5] [3] [8] Pharmaceutical gels are formed by adding a gelator (gelling agent) to the solvent [5] [6] and active ingredient mixture. Gelators used in gel formulation can be small molecules with low molecular weight or polymers (synthetic, semi-synthetic or natural).

  5. Synthetic oil - Wikipedia

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    Synthetic oil is a lubricant consisting of chemical compounds that are artificially modified or synthesised. Synthetic oil is used as a substitute for petroleum-refined oils when operating in extreme temperature, in metal stamping to provide environmental and other benefits, and to lubricate pendulum clocks .

  6. Dry lubricant - Wikipedia

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    Dry lubricants or solid lubricants are materials that, despite being in the solid phase, are able to reduce friction between two surfaces sliding against each other without the need for a liquid oil medium. [1] The two main dry lubricants are graphite and molybdenum disulfide. They offer lubrication at temperatures higher than liquid and oil ...

  7. Nonoxynol-9 - Wikipedia

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    Nonoxynol-9 is a common ingredient of most vaginal and anal lubricants due to its spermicidal properties. A 2004 study found that over a six-month period, the typical-use failure rates for five nonoxynol-9 vaginal contraceptives (film, suppository, and gels at three different concentrations) ranged from 10% to 20%.

  8. Nye Lubricants - Wikipedia

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    Nye Lubricants, Inc. is a manufacturer of industrial lubricants. It formulates, manufactures, and sells synthetic lubricants , thermal coupling compounds, index-matching optical gels, and fluids. Nye supplies the automotive , computer printer , disc drive , mobile appliance, aerospace , defense, and HB- LED OEM markets.

  9. Grease (lubricant) - Wikipedia

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    A true grease consists of an oil or other fluid lubricant that is mixed with a thickener, typically a soap, to form a solid or semisolid. [1] Greases are usually shear-thinning or pseudo-plastic fluids, which means that the viscosity of the fluid is reduced under shear stress.