Isododecane CAS 31807-55-3
Products Description
Isododecane is a colorless liquid that is commonly found in many cosmetic, hair care, and skin care products. Its popularity rises from the multiple benefits that it offers for the skin and hair. Apart from trapping moisture, Isododecane helps in keeping the formulations soft and aids in easy gliding of the products. Further, this ingredient results in a matte finish and gives a weightless feel to the skin and hair. The chemical formula of Isododecane is C12H26.
BASIC ANALYSIS
| Item of Analysis | Specification | Results |
| Appearance | Clear & Free of Foreign Material | Clear& Free of Foreign Material |
| Aromatics content, mg/kg | Max 200 | 10 |
| Boiling range 5%, ℃ | Min 170 | 175 |
| Boiling range 95%, ℃ | Max 190 | 177 |
| Bromine index, mg/100g | Max 50 | ≧5 |
| Color, APHA | Max 10 | 5 |
| Density, 15℃、G/CM3 | 0.74-0.78 | 0.75 |
| Flash point, ℃ | 54-59 | Min 55 |
| Refractive index nD 20℃ | 1.41-1.43 | 1.42 |
| Sulfur content, PPM | Max 1 | Below 1 |
| Water content, WTPPM | Max 50 | 4 |
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%. For external use only.
Isododecane has a long list of benefits in the cosmetic world. This is the reason why it is present in every other cosmetic, skin care, and hair care product. From being extremely lightweight to having a dry-touch finish, Isododecane is truly a magical ingredient.
- Skin care: It protects and hydrates the skin, leaving it smooth and supple. When added to skincare products, it also forms a barrier on the skin preventing moisture loss. Further, it is lightweight and does not leave the skin feeling greasy or oily
- Hair care: It moisturizes and repairs dry and damaged hair - without making them feel heavy or greasy. It locks moisture on the scalp and contributes to the cream-like texture of hair care products. This also helps in easy and even application
- Cosmetic products: It enhances the texture of the formulation and increases the spreadability of the product. It is a non-comedogenic ingredient and does not block the pores or cause acne. The matte finish that Isododecane provides is much loved
Application
Mascara, eyeliner, creams, lotions, hair care, conditioners, hairsprays, perfumes.
