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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene - Hybrid Ingredients

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Emollient

£5.00 - £60.00
£35.00
£5.00 - £60.00
£35.00

INCI Name: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

CAS Number: 61693-08-1

Description

Hydrogenated polyisobutene is a photostable, ultra-soft emollient. Because it is fully saturated, it does not break down under UV light, making it an excellent base for day care and sun care.

It brings softness, spreadability and shine to formulations, is compatible with all types of UV filters, and in hair care gives slip and shine without leaving residue.

Key Properties

  • Photostable – ideal for sun care
  • Soft, smooth skin feel
  • Excellent spreadability
  • Adds shine and gloss
  • Leaves no residue

Applications

  • Sun care
  • Day creams and lotions
  • Leave-on hair care
  • Lip and colour cosmetics

How to Use

  • Add to the oil phase
  • Heat-stable, so it can also be added at cool-down

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Technical Details

Appearance: Colourless, clear liquid

Odour: Characteristic

Flash+Point: 55°C

Density (20°C): 0,72 – 0,82 g/cm3

Viscosity+(20°C)+(Lamy+TveK05+– Spindle:+
MSKBV+1 – Speed:+200+rpm): 3.0 – 8.0 mPa.s

Refractive Index (20°C): 1,400 – 1,440

Shelf Life: Minimum 3 years.

Iodine value < 4

Soap value < 1

Acid value < 1

Freezing point - 38°C max

Viscosity 54 - 60 cps

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Formulation Guide

Emulsions

It is suitable for all types of emulsions and it can be used in cold process formulations.

It is volatile and therefore it should not be heated.

Typical use level: 5-10%.

Anhydrous Systems

It can be added to anhydrous systems without heating. However, if heating is required, it should be
avoided as it is volatile.

Typical use level: 2-10%

Found In
  • Dior Lip Glow Oil
  • Fenty Beauty Body Lava Body Luminizer
  • Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Liquid Concealer