Isohexadecane Refreshing Emollient Hydrocarbon Ester(CAS 93685-80-4)
Product Name: Isohexadecane Refreshing Emollient Hydrocarbon Ester
Alias: Isoparaffin C16, Synthetic Branched Hydrocarbon Ester, Refreshing Quick-drying Emollient, Volatile Silicone Substitute, Cosmetic Grade Isohexadecane
INCI Name: Isohexadecane
CAS Number: 93685-80-4
Molecular Formula: C16H34
Molecular Weight: 226.44
Effective Content: ≥99.5%
Appearance: Colorless, Odorless, Transparent Low-viscosity Liquid
Grade: High-end Cosmetic Grade / Quick-drying Functional Grade / Sensitive Skin Safe Grade
MOQ: 25KG
Package: 25KG Food-grade Plastic Drum / 170KG Sealed Standard Iron Drum
Shelf Life: 18 Months (Sealed, Light-proof, Cool & Dry Environment Storage)
Isohexadecane, Refreshing Hydrocarbon Ester, Lightweight Cosmetic Emollient, Non-sticky Skin Conditioner, High Compatibility Base Oil, Long-lasting Makeup Fixing Agent, Sensitive Skin Safe Lipid, Volatile Silicone Alternative
Isohexadecane Refreshing Emollient Hydrocarbon Ester(CAS 93685-80-4)
Isohexadecane Refreshing Emollient Hydrocarbon Ester is a high-purity synthetic branched hydrocarbon refined by advanced Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and hydrocracking technology, belonging to a new type of cosmetic-grade functional emollient with excellent performance.
Different from traditional mineral oil with heavy texture and poor breathability, and volatile silicone with potential safety risks, isohexadecane has a unique highly branched molecular structure, featuring ultra-light texture, fast volatilization speed and no greasy residue on the skin surface.
It can quickly form a breathable protective film on the skin, soften skin texture while maintaining a fresh and dry skin feeling, without clogging pores or causing acne. With excellent compatibility, it can be perfectly mixed with various vegetable oils, emulsifiers, sunscreen agents and cosmetic pigments, effectively improving the ductility and spreading of products.
The product has ultra-high chemical stability, no oxidation, no discoloration, no peculiar smell during long-term storage and high-temperature processing, with low toxicity, low irritation and no sensitization. It is a safe and efficient alternative to volatile silicone, and is the core functional raw material for modern refreshing skincare, long-lasting makeup and sensitive skin cosmetic formulas.
Key Benefits
• Ultra-light Quick-drying, Zero Greasy Residue: Highly branched molecular structure, fast volatilization and absorption, leaves skin fresh and dry after application, no sticky feeling or oil accumulation, solves the greasy defect of traditional hydrocarbon esters, creating a superior refreshing skin feeling.
• High Compatibility, Wide Formula Adaptation: Perfectly miscible with various cosmetic raw materials such as vegetable oils, emulsifiers, sunscreen agents and pigments, no precipitation or layering, simplifies formula debugging and improves batch stability.
• Long-lasting Makeup Fixing, Fitting & Non-fading: Forms a thin breathable film on the skin surface, locks makeup ingredients, improves makeup adherence, resists sweat and oil, prevents makeup smudging and fading, and maintains long-lasting fresh makeup.
• Safe & Mild, Sensitive Skin Friendly: Low irritation, non-sensitizing, non-comedogenic, passed strict cosmetic safety testing, free of harmful impurities, suitable for sensitive skin, oily acne-prone skin and infant fragile skin.
• Volatile Silicone Alternative, Green & Environmentally Friendly: Replaces traditional volatile silicone, has no potential safety risks, complies with clean beauty standards, easy to degrade, and is a green and environmentally friendly cosmetic functional raw material.
• Super Stability, Industrial Production Friendly: Resists high temperature, oxidation and hydrolysis, no discoloration or peculiar smell during storage and processing, long shelf life, and strong adaptability to industrial mass production.
Applications
• Refreshing Oil-control Skincare Series: Oil-control facial cleanser, refreshing moisturizing lotion, lightweight oil-control cream, oily skin daily maintenance products.
• Long-lasting Makeup & Base Makeup Series: Long-lasting foundation, makeup primer, setting spray, lipstick, concealer, waterproof and sweatproof cosmetic products.
• Sunscreen & Outdoor Protection Products: Refreshing sunscreen lotion, non-greasy sunscreen spray, outdoor anti-UV protective skincare.
• Mild Makeup Remover Series: Gentle makeup remover oil, refreshing makeup remover lotion, eye and lip makeup remover products.
• Sensitive Skin & Baby Care Series: Sensitive skin soothing lotion, baby mild moisturizer, zero-irritation gentle skincare formulas.
• Lightweight Hair Care Products: Refreshing anti-frizz hair oil, lightweight hair conditioner, non-greasy hair nourishing and styling products.
Certificate Of Analysis (COA)
Test Item | Standard Specification | Test Result |
Product Name | Isohexadecane Refreshing Emollient Hydrocarbon Ester | Compliant |
Appearance (25℃) | Colorless, odorless, transparent low-viscosity liquid | Colorless uniform transparent liquid |
Effective Content | ≥99.5% | 99.6% |
Acid Value | ≤0.05mg/g | 0.03mg/g |
Peroxide Value | ≤3.0meq/kg | 1.5meq/kg |
Moisture Content | ≤0.05% | 0.02% |
Odor | Odorless, no peculiar smell | Compliant |
Compatibility & Dispersion | Good miscibility with various cosmetic raw materials, uniform dispersion | Compliant |
Conclusion | Conforms to high-end cosmetic grade enterprise standards | Qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Q1: What is the core advantage of isohexadecane compared with traditional mineral oil and volatile silicone?
A1: Traditional mineral oil is heavy, occlusive and easy to cause skin dullness; volatile silicone has potential safety risks and is not easy to degrade. Isohexadecane is ultra-light and quick-drying, has excellent breathability, no greasy residue, high compatibility, and is safe, mild and environmentally friendly. It can perfectly replace the above two raw materials and has better skin feel and formula stability.
• Q2: What is the recommended formula addition ratio?
A2: 2.0%-6.0% for daily skincare products, 4.0%-10.0% for long-lasting makeup and base makeup products, 3.0%-8.0% for sunscreen and makeup remover products, 1.0%-4.0% for hair care and baby care products, adjustable according to formula texture and functional requirements.
• Q3: Is isohexadecane suitable for oily and acne-prone skin formulas?
A3: Highly suitable. Its quick-drying and non-greasy characteristics can reduce the greasy burden of products, balance skin oil and water, do not clog pores or induce acne, and can effectively improve the sticky and stuffy feeling of oily skin products, which is the core raw material for oily and acne-prone skin refreshing formulas.
• Q4: Why is it widely used in long-lasting makeup products?
A4: Isohexadecane can form a thin and tough breathable protective film on the skin surface, which can lock the makeup ingredients on the skin surface, resist sweat and oil erosion, prevent makeup smudging, floating powder and fading, and significantly improve the makeup holding time and fitting degree.
• Q5: Can it be used in infant and sensitive skin care formulas?
A5: Yes. The product is refined by high-purity technology, free of harmful impurities, low irritation and non-sensitizing. It has passed the sensitive skin and infant skin safety test, complies with the strict safety standards of infant cosmetics, and is very suitable for mild and safe skincare formulas.
• Q6: Does it support stable bulk supply and technical services?
A6: Standardized high-purity industrial production, stable content, acid value and peroxide value of each batch, sufficient inventory, supports long-term bulk supply and global export. We also provide professional technical support such as formula debugging, refreshing hydrocarbon ester system optimization and multi-scene formula customization.
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