Marula Tetradecane

Marula Tetradecane

Item No. ELL-MARUTETRA-01
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Description
Description
Light, luxurious, non-polar emollient made from 100% vegetable derived tetradecane and Marula kernel oil. Can replace silicones in formulations.
Benefits
  • Natural alternative to fluid silicones
  • Ideal emollient for sensitive skin
  • Obtained from renewable sources (free of palm oil and coconut oil)
  • Quick evaporation with pleasant dry after-feel comparable to silicones
  • Excellent spreadability and stable against oxidation
Use
Can be added to formulas as is. Add to the oil phase of emulsions. Use level 1-5%. For external use only.
Applications
Creams, lotions, color cosmetics, makeup, sun care products, baby care products.
CAS
68956-68-3, 629-59-4
INCI
Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) kernel oil, tetradecane
composition
Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) kernel oil, tetradecane
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Clear, colorless to light yellow liquid, slight characteristic odor
Solubility
Soluble in oils and ethanol, insoluble in water, glycerin and glycols
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
South Africa (plant source), USA (manufacturing)
Raw Material Source
Kernels (nuts) of the fruits of the Marula tree. Vegetable derived paraffin.
Manufacture
Marula oil is extracted from the kernels (nuts) of the fruits of the Marula trees (Sclerocarya birrea). Tetradecane is made from vegetable derived paraffins by fractional distillation to produce high purity, linear, single cut alkanes.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
No data available
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
1515908002