Polyisobutene 250

Item No. ELL-POLIS-01
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Description
Description
Low-viscosity (Average MW 250 D) nonpolar polymer oil (liquid isoparaffin, propane-2-methyl- homopolymer), mineral oil substitute.
Benefits
  • Excellent emollient and moisturizer, restores skin suppleness, and prevents water loss (waterproofing agent)
  • Easily emulsifiable
  • Pigment dispersing agent for color cosmetics
  • Enhances SPF retention in sunscreens
  • Shine enhancer for lip care products
  • Improves spreadability of creams
  • Non-comedogenic, non-irritant, non-greasy
Use
Can be added to formulas as is, usual final concentration 1-50%. For external use only.
Applications
Hydrating creams, after shave balms, antiperspirants, color cosmetics, creams for blemished and impure skin, hair grooms, sunscreen products, lipsticks, hair relaxers, baby care, cleansing creams, shaving gels.
CAS
68937-10-0
INCI
Hydrogenated polyisobutene
composition
Hydrogenated polyisobutene
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Clear liquid, no odor
Solubility
Insoluble in water, soluble in oils
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Butylenes
Manufacture
Polyisobutene is produced by low-temperature friedel-crafts polymerization of dried, desulfurized butylene which is obtained by catalytic cracking of long-chain hydrocarbons.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2712900000