ISODODECANE
ISODODECANE Volatile Hydrocarbon Emollient for Lightweight, Fast-Drying Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations
Isododecane is a lightweight, volatile hydrocarbon widely used in modern cosmetic and personal care formulations to deliver excellent spreadability, rapid evaporation, and a smooth, dry sensory profile. Its low-viscosity character and compatibility with oils, silicones, and selected cosmetic ingredients make it a versatile formulation aid for developing lightweight textures and elegant after-feel. Isododecane is particularly valuable in products where quick application, reduced greasiness, smooth distribution, and enhanced wear are important. It is commonly incorporated into color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, sunscreens, makeup removers, and other high-performance personal care formulations.
Product Identification
| Category | Solvent |
| CAS | 13475-82-6 |
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Density (15 C), g/cm3 | 0.740~0.760 |
| Initial Boiling Point | 175 Min |
| Dry Point | 185 Max |
| Color, CBT | +28 Min |
| Flash Point | 40 Min |
| Bromine Index, mgBr2/100 g | 500 Max |
| Sulfur Content, ppm | 1 Max |
Why Choose Our ISODODECANE
Next-Generation Lightweight Sensory Performance
Isododecane is valued for its exceptionally light sensory profile and rapid evaporation. It can help reduce the heavy or oily feel associated with traditional emollient systems while providing a smooth, silky finish suited to contemporary cosmetic textures.
- Ultra-lightweight sensory profile
- Fast-evaporating functionality
- Non-greasy formulation character
- Supports elegant cosmetic textures
Advanced Spreadability & Formulation Distribution
The excellent spreading characteristics of Isododecane allow it to distribute readily across skin and other application surfaces. This makes it particularly useful for formulations where smooth application, uniform coverage, and easy product distribution are important.
- Suitable for lightweight formulations
- Helps promote uniform product distribution
- Enhances application feel
- Excellent spreadability
Volatile Carrier & Solvent Functionality
Isododecane can function as a volatile carrier and solvent for selected oils, silicones, and cosmetic ingredients. Its evaporation characteristics provide formulators with an effective tool for creating products that apply smoothly before developing a lighter, drier finish.
- Volatile carrier functionality
- Compatible with many oil-phase systems
- Useful in anhydrous and emulsion-based systems
- Supports quick-drying formulations
- Solvency for selected formulation components
Complete Quality & Regulatory Documentation
Supported by comprehensive technical documentation to help simplify product qualification and customer requirements.
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Regulatory documentation available upon request
Flexible Grades to Meet Your Requirements
As a chemical distributor, we work with multiple qualified supply partners to help meet diverse customer requirements. If your application requires a different grade or specification, our team can help identify the most suitable solution.
- Alternative specifications available upon request
- Various specifications to suit different applications
- Sourcing support based on customer requirements
- Technical assistance in selecting the appropriate grade
Applications
Precision Color Cosmetics & Makeup Performance
Isododecane is widely used in foundations, concealers, lip products, eyeliners, and other color cosmetics where smooth application, lightweight texture, rapid drying, and wear characteristics are important. Its volatile nature helps create formulations with an elegant, non-heavy finish.
Lightweight Skincare & Facial Formulations
Isododecane can support lightweight skincare products such as serums, moisturizers, sunscreens, and treatment formulations. Its spreading and volatile properties help formulators create fluid textures that distribute easily across the skin and leave a lighter sensory finish.
Long-Wear & Transfer-Resistant Makeup Systems
Its volatility and solvent functionality make Isododecane particularly useful in makeup systems designed for smooth application and extended wear. It can help create formulations that apply evenly before the volatile component evaporates, leaving behind the intended cosmetic film and pigments.
Advanced Hair Styling & Finishing Formulations
Isododecane can be incorporated into hair sprays, styling products, serums, and finishing formulations where quick drying, lightweight feel, and smooth distribution are desired. It supports formulations designed to minimize heavy residue while providing an elegant application experience.
Lightweight Sun Care & UV Formulations
Isododecane can serve as a lightweight formulation component in selected sunscreen and sun care systems. Its spreading properties can support smooth distribution across the skin, while its volatile character can contribute to a less greasy sensory profile.
Makeup Removal & Oil-Soluble Cleansing Systems
Isododecane can be used in selected makeup removers and cleansing formulations as a volatile oil-phase component and carrier. Its ability to interact with oil-soluble cosmetic materials makes it useful in products designed to remove makeup while maintaining a lightweight after-feel.
- Solvent & Dilution
- Cleaning
Industries
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Industrial
- Personal Care