C15 19 ALKANES Specification
- Other Names
- C15-19 Alkanes
- Chemical Name
- C15-19 Alkanes
- Usage
- C15-19 Alkanes is generally used at 1% to 30%, depending on the product type and desired sensory profile.
Serums & lightweight moisturizers: 2 15%
Creams & lotions: 2 20%
Sunscreens: 5 20%
Foundations & color cosmetics: 2 15%
Hair care products: 1 10%
Anhydrous formulations: 5 30%
The exact usage level should be optimized according to the desired spreadability, dry-touch finish, emolliency, viscosity, and overall sensory performance of the formulation.
- Main Material
- C15-19 Alkanes
C15 19 ALKANES About
C15-19 Alkanes is a lightweight, highly spreadable emollient used in cosmetic and personal care formulations as an alternative to traditional volatile and heavy hydrocarbon emollients. It is a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons containing predominantly C15 to C19 carbon chains and is commonly supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. C15-19 Alkanes provides excellent slip and spreadability, giving formulations a smooth, silky, and lightweight skin feel without excessive greasiness. It helps improve the application and sensory profile of creams, lotions, sunscreens, facial serums, foundations, and other skincare products. The ingredient can provide a dry-touch finish and can reduce the heavy or oily sensation sometimes associated with traditional oils and emollients. C15-19 Alkanes is also useful for improving the dispersion of pigments and oil-soluble cosmetic ingredients. It is compatible with many esters, vegetable oils, silicones, waxes, and other emollients. Because of its excellent spreading properties and elegant sensory characteristics, it is frequently used in modern lightweight skincare and color cosmetic formulations. It can also contribute to improved water resistance and long-lasting feel in certain formulations.