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Grade |
INCI |
Molecular Weight |
Refractive Index |
Specific Gravity |
Viscosity |
Flashpoint |
Benefits |
Applications |
Action |
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Panalane® L-2E |
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene |
180 |
1.440 |
0.792 |
3-5 cSt @ 20°C |
78-80°C |
Low viscosity with a light & smooth after feel. Provides great spreadability, excellent coverage & barrier properties. Improves long wear and disperses pigments. Has a water-like viscosity. |
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Panalane® L-14E |
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene |
370 |
1.464 |
0.825 |
27-37 cSt @ 38°C |
> 115°C |
Low viscosity with a smooth, non-greasy, soft feel. Improves wear resistance and provides skin hydration. Has a mineral oil-like viscosity. |
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Panalane® H-300E |
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene |
1300 |
1.498 |
0.885 |
635-690 cSt @ 99°C |
> 160°C |
High viscosity with film forming properties ideal for improving long wear, shine and water resistance. Has a colorless molasses-like viscosity. |
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Indopol® H-100 |
Polybutene |
910 |
1.494 |
0.893 |
200-235 cSt @ 100°C |
>155°C |
Medium viscosity emollient with excellent coverage and barrier properties. Helps improve long wear. Can be used on its own or in combination with other emollients for balancing viscosity. |
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Indopol® H-300 |
Polybutene |
1300 |
1.497 |
0.904 |
605-655 cSt @ 100°C |
>160°C |
High viscosity emollient that improves long wear, shine and water resistance. It also helps with viscosity control. |
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Indopol® H-1200 |
Polybutene |
2100 |
1.502 |
0.906 |
2300-2700 cSt @ 100°C |
>165°C |
High viscosity emollient that improves long wear, shine, and water resistance. Combine with other emollients to balance film forming and aesthetic properties. |
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Indopol® H-1500 |
Polybutene |
2200 |
1.502 |
0.908 |
2900-3200 cSt @ 100°C |
>170°C |
Very high viscosity emollient that forms improves long wear, shine and water resistance. Combine with other emollients to balance film forming and aesthetic properties. |
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Silkflo® 362 |
Hydrogenated Didecene |
290 |
1.4451 |
0.797 |
5.5 cSt @ 40°C |
> 145°C |
Light, silky emollient that provides moisturization and has non-oily feel and great spreadability. Can be used as a dispersing agent for pigments. |
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Silkflo® 364 |
Hydrogenated Polydecene |
444 |
1.4555 |
0.818 |
17 cSt @ 40°C |
> 204°C |
Silky emollient that provides moisturization and has non-oily feel. |
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Silkflo® 366 |
Hydrogenated Polydecene |
556 |
1.4592 |
0.827 |
31 cSt @ 40°C |
> 255°C |
Super silky elegant emollient that provides moisturization and has non-oily feel. |
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Permethyl® 99A |
Isododecane |
170 |
1.420 |
0.747 |
1.87 cSt @ 20°C |
45°C |
Light, non-oily emollient that has high volatility with long lasting wear properties. Provides a matte finish. Suitable alternative to alcohol with excellent solvency. |
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Permethyl® 101A |
Isohexadecane |
226 |
1.440 |
0.790 |
5.06 cSt @ 25°C |
95°C |
Light, smooth non-drying emollient that spreads easily and is an effective cleanser for removing makeup. |
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Permethyl® 102A |
Isoeicosane |
282 |
1.460 |
0.830 |
18.1 cSt @ 25°C |
130°C |
Light emollient with a satiny feel and high sheen. Alternative for mineral oil or oil-free products. Plasticizer and dispersing agent for color cosmetics. Imparts slip in haircare products. |
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