Isododecane

Item No. ELL-ISOD-01
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Description
Description
Hydrocarbon that is most often used as an emollient and solvent in skin care products.
Benefits
  • Has a weightless feel on skin and enhances spreadability of products due to its low viscosity and density
  • Helps prevent evaporation of water from the skin
  • Excellent emollient that can be used as replacement to oils in emulsions
  • Compatible with silicones for imparting shine, slip, and combability for hair care products
  • Conditions hair & skin
Use
Can be added to formulas as is, add to oil phase, use level 2-15%. For external use only.
Applications
Mascara, eyeliner, creams, lotions, hair care, conditioners, hairsprays, perfumes.
Shipping Information
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CAS
31807-55-3
INCI
Isododecane
composition
Isododecane
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Solubility
Water-insoluble, but completely soluble with silicones, hydrocarbons, isoparaffin & mineral spirits
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Petroleum derivatives
Manufacture
Multi-step process to form highly branched C12 isoparaffins from petroleum mixed with mainly the 2, 2, 4, 6, 6-pentamethylheptane isomers
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2712900000