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Isododecane

Oil-Free Emollient & Solvent
Description: Hydrocarbon that is most often used as an emollient and solvent in skin care products. Colorless liquid. Water-insoluble, but completely soluble with silicones, hydrocarbons, isoparaffin & mineral spirits.
CAS: 31807-55-3
INCI Name: Isododecane
Benefits:
Has a weightless feel on skin and enhances spreadability of products due to its low viscosity and density
Helps prevent evaporation of water from the skin
Excellent emollient that can be used as replacement to oils in emulsions
Compatible with silicones for imparting shine, slip, and combability for hair care products
Conditions hair & skin
Use: Can be added to formulas as is, add to oil phase, use level 2-15%. Storage: Stable when kept in a closed container at a cool & dry place. For external use only.
Applications: Mascara, eyeliner, creams, lotions, hair care, conditioners, hairsprays, perfumes.
Country of Origin: USA
Raw material source: Petroleum derivatives
Manufacture: Multi-step process to form highly branched C12 isoparaffins from petroleum mixed with mainly the 2, 2, 4, 6, 6-pentamethylheptane isomers