Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
A very light volatile emollient and solvent that helps the formula spread quickly and leave a dry finish.
Volatile emollient.dry touchSpreading.
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
A blend of shorter saturated alkanes C9-C12. Used in cosmetics as a volatile emollient, solvent, and spreading agent.
Suitable for sunscreen fluids, primers, waterproof makeup, light oils, hair oils, and formulas with a dry finish.
Key Benefits
Quick application.
Helps the product glide easily and spread in a thin layer.
Drier finish.
After evaporation, it leaves less greasiness than heavy emollients.
Useful for SPF.
Can help with the even distribution of filters in light sunscreen formulas.
Suitable for
Main Actions
May feel dry.
In formulas without sufficient emollient components, volatile alkanes can give too dry or quickly disappearing finishes.
CategoryEmollients
Frequently Asked Questions
What does C9-12 Alkane do for skin?
Suitable for sunscreen fluids, primers, waterproof makeup, light oils, hair oils, and formulas with a dry finish.
Who should use C9-12 Alkane?
C9-12 Alkane is suitable for: SPF fluids., Primers., Oily skin., Waterproof makeup..
Are there any warnings about C9-12 Alkane?
In formulas without sufficient emollient components, volatile alkanes can give too dry or quickly disappearing finishes.
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