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The KF-96A-5CS and KF-96A-6CS dimethicone have nearly identical viscosities. What is the purpose of separating them into different products?

Product Category Silicone Fluids

「KF-96A-6CS」 is a dimethicone developed for cosmetics, offering the lowest viscosity among non-volatile dimethicones. Its molecular weight distribution is sharply designed, providing a light feel and excellent solubility in other oils.
「KF-96A-5CS」 has a broad molecular weight distribution, retaining more low- and high-molecular-weight fractions compared to KF-96A-6CS.

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