Isohexadecane

Item No. ELL-ISOHEX-01
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Description
Description
Branched hydrocarbon dry-finish emollient that leaves a light silky feeling on the skin.
Benefits
  • Excellent emollient and skin-conditioner for makeup products, skin and hair care products
  • Ideal cleansing ingredient for face and eye makeup cleansers
  • Compatible with silicone
Use
Can be added to formulas as is, add to oil phase, use level 2-50%. For external use only.
Applications
Face creams, lotions, makeup, face oils, color cosmetics, makeup removers, hair care.
CAS
4390-04-9, 60908-77-2
INCI
Isohexadecane
composition
Isohexadecane
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Clear, odorless liquid
Solubility
Insoluble in water, miscible in isopropyl myristate, mineral oil & slightly miscible in castor oil
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 a branched C16 hydrocarbon from petroleum derivatives
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2712900000