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| Catalog Number | CI-HC-0088 |
| Product Name | C12-17 Alkane |
| Description | C12-17 Alkane is a mixture of straight-chain alkanes with carbon chain lengths ranging from 12 to 17. Alkanes are hydrocarbons, meaning they contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms and are therefore a type of organic compound. C12-17 Alkane is commonly used in the cosmetics industry as an emollient, which means it helps soften and soothe the skin. It is also used in personal care products such as hair conditioners, lipsticks, and body lotions, as well as in some industrial applications such as lubricants and rust preventives. |
| Appearance | colorless and odorless liquid |
| Application | 1. Personal Care Products: C12-17 Alkane is used in various personal care products like shampoos, conditioners, body lotions, and facial serums due to its excellent emollient properties. It helps to provide a smooth and silky texture to the skin and hair. 2. Cosmetics: It is also used as a solvent and humectant in cosmetics products like lipsticks, foundations, and eyeshadows, to add shine and hydration properties. 3. Industrial Applications: C12-17 Alkane is used as an ingredient in various industrial applications like cleaning agents, detergents, and lubricants due to its excellent waterproofing and anti-corrosion properties. 4. Pharmaceutical Products: It is used as an excipient, an inactive substance that facilitates drug delivery, in various pharmaceutical products, including creams, ointments, and lotions. 5. Food Industry: C12-17 Alkane is used as a food additive in the form of a stabilizer, viscosity enhancer, and emulsifier in various processed foods. 6. Agriculture: It acts as a surfactant to increase the effectiveness of agricultural herbicides and pesticides, allowing them to adhere to plant leaves better and providing better coverage. |
| Features And Benefits | 1. Provides emolliency and improves skin texture. 2. Acts as a lubricant, enhancing the spreadability of the product. 3. Has a lightweight and non-greasy texture, making it suitable for use in facial skincare products. 4. Helps to improve the stability of the product, prolonging its shelf life. 5. Enhances the delivery of active ingredients to the skin. 6. Has a low comedogenicity, reducing the likelihood of causing acne or other skin irritations. 7. Is a natural and biodegradable ingredient, making it an environmentally friendly choice. |
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