Hydrocarbons

Unlock the secret to perfect shine and gloss in your formulations with our hydrocarbon selection guide! This exclusive infographic highlights the unique benefits of each option, helping you choose the ideal ingredient for your next breakthrough product.

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Grade

INCI

Molecular Weight

Refractive Index

Specific Gravity

Viscosity

Flashpoint

Benefits

Applications

Action

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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