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Neossance™ Hemisqualane Liquid

Original price £5.00 - Original price £58.25
Original price
£16.25
£5.00 - £58.25
Current price £16.25

INCI Name: C13-15 Alkane

CAS Number:  3891-98-3

Description

Neossance™ Hemisqualane is a non-polar C15 hydrocarbon sustainably sourced from sugarcane. It is a non-volatile emollient with a light and dry feel and is the perfect alternative for petroleum-based hydrocarbons like Isohexadecane and low molecular weight silicone ingredients including cyclomethicone.

Benefits

Skincare
  • It creates elegant and light textures with a non-tacky, non-greasy, and silky finish.
Suncare
  • It can mitigate the greasy feel of organic filters.
Makeup
  • In makeup, it facilitates a smooth and even application of lipsticks and foundations.
  • It also demonstrates excellent cleansing properties, superior to Isohexadecane, in makeup removal, especially for extra-long wearing and waterproof formulations.
Haircare
  • With high spreadability and soft after-feel, it is also an ideal ingredient for conditioners and leave-on-haircare applications. 
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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