What are Silicones?
Made from one of the earth's most abundant elements, silicones are used as building blocks found in many everyday products.
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Science, Health and Safety
More than 1,000 studies assess the safety of silicones relevant to workers, consumers, the environment and manufacturing.
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Key Features of Silicones
Hard, flexible, water repellant, insulating - these are among the many properties of silicones that protect people and products.
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Canada’s Challenge to Industry
On May 17, 2008, Environment and Health Canada released a draft screening assessment of three silicones, D₄, D₅
and D₆.
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