Permethyl® 101A
INCI Name: Isohexadecane
Permethyl® 101A is a high-purity isohexadecane designed for skin care and cosmetic applications. As a dry-finish emollient and versatile solvent, it offers excellent spreadability, a light, smooth feel, and superior skin moisturizing properties without leaving a greasy residue. Isohexadecane for skin provides a non-drying, refreshing finish, making it ideal for uses in cosmetics such as makeup removers, foundations, and long wear formulations. It also improves pigment dispersion, enhances application performance, and supports easy cleansing of makeup. Use level: 1 - 50%
Key Benefits:
- High-purity isohexadecane for skin care and cosmetics
- Lightweight dry-finish emollient and solvent
- Increases formulation spreadability
- Improves pigment dispersion and long wear performance
- Provides a smooth and non-drying skin feel
- Excellent cleansing properties for makeup removal
- Moisturizes without leaving a heavy or greasy residue
- Skin conditioner and shine enhancer
- Viscosity: 5 cSt @ 20°C
- Flash Point: 95°C
Applications:
Skin Care
Body Care
Sun Care
Hair Care
Color Cosmetics
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- Emollients
- Polymers & Film Formers
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Collection Details
| Description | INCI | Product Differentiation |
|---|---|---|
| Permethyl® 99A | Isododecane | Most volatile, excellent solvency |
| Permethyl® 101A | Isohexadecane | Fast spreading emollient, with light smooth feel |
| Permethyl® 102A | Isoeicosane | High sheen, satiny feel |
| Permethyl® 103A | HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE | Mineral oil-like viscosity |
| Permethyl® 104A | Polyisobutene | Film former |
| Permethyl® 105A | Polyisobutene | Highly occlusive film former |
| Permethyl® HPIB-4 | Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | Luxurious, smooth feel |
| Permethyl® HPIB-6 | Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | Gives cushion and slip |
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Recommended usage level 1 - 50%
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Formulation Guidelines
- Typical use level: 1 - 50%
- Can be used in different product forms such as emulsions, sticks and powders
- Can be used as the sole oil phase of an emulsion, or together with other emollients
- Can be used as a binder in pressed powder formulations
- Can be used in anhydrous formulations
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