Cosmetic Grade Isohexadecane-CAS 68516-20-1

Cosmetic Grade Isohexadecane-CAS 68516-20-1

• Cosmetic Grade Isohexadecane is a high-purity synthetic branched alkane refined by professional hydrogenation purification and multi-stage fractionation technology. As a premium dry-touch cosmetic base oil and universal solvent, it features ultra-low viscosity, super spreadability and zero greasy residue, which is far superior to traditional vegetable oils and ordinary synthetic esters.

• It can quickly fit and smooth the skin without sticky feeling or oil shine, bringing a pure refreshing skin feeling all year round. With excellent chemical stability and oxidation resistance, it effectively avoids formula yellowing and stratification, greatly improving cosmetic shelf stability.

• It has strong solubilizing and dispersing effects on various oil-soluble functional ingredients, assisting active ingredient uniform distribution and improving product efficacy. Mild and non-irritating, non-comedogenic and non-sensitizing, it is the preferred core raw material for oily skin, sensitive skin refreshing care and high-end long-lasting matte makeup, widely used in global high-standard cosmetic manufacturing.

Key Benefits

• Pure Dry-Touch & Zero Greasy Residue: Unique branched alkane structure with ultra-light texture, fast absorption without oil shine or sticky burden, creating high-grade matte dry skin feeling, suitable for all-season refreshing formulas.

• Ultra-High Spreadability & Silky Texture: Ultra-low viscosity reduces makeup and skin care dragging feeling, improves product ductility and smooth application experience, optimizes base makeup fineness.

• Excellent Oxidation & Temperature Stability: Inert molecular structure, not easy to oxidize, yellow or deteriorate, stable performance under high and low temperature conditions, effectively extend product shelf life.

• Strong Solubilizing & Stabilizing Capacity: Excellent solubilizing effect on sunscreen agents, essential oils and oil-soluble actives, prevent formula precipitation and stratification, improve product clarity and uniformity.

• Non-Comedogenic & Super Mild: High-purity inert raw material, low irritation, non-sensitizing, non-blocking pores, friendly to oily skin, acne-prone skin and sensitive skin.

• Wide Formula Compatibility: Fully compatible with esters, silicone oils, vegetable oils and other oil-phase systems, easy to process and emulsify, suitable for large-scale stable mass production.

Applications

• Oil-Free Refreshing Skin Care Series: Core base oil for refreshing lotion, lightweight moisturizing cream and oil-control skin care products, eliminate greasy feeling and keep skin fresh all day long.

• Matte Long-Lasting Color Cosmetics: Ideal raw material for matte primer, long-wear foundation, concealer and contour products, improve makeup smoothness and wearing durability.

• High-Clarity Sunscreen Products: Professional solvent and emollient for transparent refreshing sunscreen, improve sunscreen dispersion efficiency and reduce white cast.

• Functional Active Carrier Formulas: Excellent carrier for oil-soluble vitamins, plant essences and lipophilic actives, stabilize active efficacy and promote uniform distribution.

• Sensitive & Acne-Prone Skin Care: Suitable for mild non-burden skin care formulas for fragile skin, relieve dryness without clogging pores, maintain skin water-oil balance.

• Makeup Remover & Cleaning Products: Applied in mild cleansing oil and refreshing makeup remover formulas, dissolve makeup residue efficiently with clean and non-greasy rinsing feeling.

Certificate Of Analysis (COA)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q1: What is the MOQ of Cosmetic Grade Isohexadecane? 

A1: The standard MOQ is 25KG, and sample orders are supported for formula testing and efficacy trial production.

• Q2: What certification documents can be provided? 

A2: Complete COA, MSDS, heavy metal and microbial test reports and full set of customs clearance documents are available to support export declaration and cosmetic product filing.

• Q3: What is the recommended dosage in cosmetic formulas? 

A3: Refreshing skin care products: 5%–25%; Matte makeup products: 8%–20%; Sunscreen preparations: 6%–18%; Functional active carrier: 3%–12%; Cleansing products: 10%–30%, adjustable according to product texture and efficacy positioning.

• Q4: What is the difference between Isohexadecane and conventional synthetic esters? 

A4: Isohexadecane belongs to inert branched alkane, while IPP, decyl oleate and other materials are synthetic esters. It has better dry-touch performance, stronger oxidation resistance and higher stability than ester oils, with zero greasy residue and no skin burden. It is more suitable for oil-control, refreshing and matte formulas, while ester oils focus more on moisturizing and barrier repair.

• Q5: Is Isohexadecane suitable for oily and acne skin? 

A5: Absolutely yes. It is inert, non-comedogenic and non-occlusive, will not block pores or cause grease accumulation. It can improve product refreshing degree, control surface oil shine, and is the best oil-phase base for oily and acne-prone skin formulas.

• Q6: What are the formula matching notes? 

A6: It is oil-phase raw material, recommended to add at 50-80℃ oil phase; stable under conventional cosmetic processing temperature; can be compounded with various synthetic esters and silicone oils to balance moisturizing power, spreadability and dry-touch matte skin feeling.

• Q7: Do you support stable large-batch supply all year round? 

A7: Standardized hydrogenation purification production lines ensure stable batch purity and viscosity indicators, consistent product quality, sufficient inventory all year round, supporting long-term cooperative orders and customized formula matching services.

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