Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 111-01-3
- EC No.
- 203-825-6
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Highlight
- Sustainable
- Natural Origin Index of 1 (ISO 16128)
- GMO-free
- Ecocert and
- COSMOS validated
- Vegan
- Skin-friendly
- Multifunctional use
- Colorless and odorless
- Good spreadability
- Temperature- and pH-stable over a wide range of cosmetic applications
- Oxidation stable
- Alternative to synthetic emollients, such as Squalane e. g. dimethicone
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Application Format
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Uses
- Squalane is also used as a carrier for active substances.
- In cosmetics, Squalane isolated from olives is mostly used as a quickly spreading, non-irritating lipid, stable against oxidation, in skin emulsions, sunscreens, foundations, and haircare products.
- Squalane is often used in cosmetic formulations as a natural hydrocarbon to replace synthetic and petroleum-based hydrocarbon mixtures.
- Squalane isolated from plants is recommended by the BDIH, Ecocert, and Natrue to be used in “green cosmetics”.
Properties
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Natural Origin Index (Carbon Based) | 1.0 | - | ISO 16128 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- The vegetable origin is confirmed according to Ph. Eur., and by regular isotope monitoring.
- Cosmos validated.
Packaging & Availability
- Available
Squalane content of 92 % or higher and is 100 % isolated from olive oil is available.