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Neossance™ Hemisqualane - Hybrid Ingredients

Neossance® Hemisqualane

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£5.00 - £58.25
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£5.00 - £58.25
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INCI Name: Hemisqualane

CAS Number: 3891-98-3

Description

Neossance® Hemisqualane is a sugarcane-derived C15 hydrocarbon emollient. It is light, dry and non-tacky, and a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based isohexadecane and volatile silicones such as cyclomethicone.

Key Properties

  • Sugarcane-derived
  • Light, dry, silky finish
  • Silicone and isohexadecane alternative
  • Excellent cleansing of long-wear make-up

Applications

  • Light skin care
  • Sun care (reduces greasiness of organic filters)
  • Lipsticks and foundations
  • Make-up removers
  • Conditioners and leave-in hair care

How to Use

  • Add to the oil phase
  • Can also be added at cool-down

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Technical Details

Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid.

Purity by GC: 99%

Density @ 20 °C: 0.770 g/cm3

Refractive Index @ 20 °C: 1.431

Iodine Value: < 0.5 g I2/100 g

Acid Value: < 0.01 mg KOH/g

Odour: Nearly odourless

Saponification Value: < 0.2

Viscosity @ 20°C: 2.7 cP

Surface Tension @ 20°C: 25.5 mN/m

Flash Point: 110 °C

Pour Point: < -57 °C

* Further documentation available with purchase

Formulation Guide

Recommended Usage Rate

1 - 60%

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