C13-1 Alkane ●
TL;DR. It is a lightweight emollient and solvent that improves slip, spreadability, and a dry, silicone-like skin feel in creams, serums, makeup, hair care, and sunscreens.
What does C13-1 Alkane do in a cosmetic formula?
It is a lightweight emollient and solvent that improves slip, spreadability, and a dry, silicone-like skin feel in creams, serums, makeup, hair care, and sunscreens.
Is C13-1 Alkane clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well tolerated, low-odor, non-sensitizing, and not a common restricted-list concern. Its standing depends mostly on sourcing transparency, since renewable versions are viewed more favorably than petroleum-derived equivalents.
Is C13-1 Alkane sustainable?
This material can be made from renewable sugarcane fermentation or from fossil feedstocks, so sourcing matters. Renewable grades are typically readily biodegradable and have a stronger sustainability profile than persistent silicone fluids they often replace.
Is C13-1 Alkane COSMOS-approved?
It can be permitted under COSMOS-natural when produced from approved renewable feedstocks and compliant processing routes, while fossil-derived grades are not aligned in the same way. It fits Green Chemistry best when bio-based, readily biodegradable, and made through efficient hydrogenation with minimal solvent burden.
How does C13-1 Alkane work chemically?
The molecule is a saturated, nonpolar hydrocarbon mixture with very low reactivity, strong oxidation stability, and broad pH compatibility because it has no hydrolyzable functional groups. Typical use levels range from about 1 to 20 percent, with higher levels possible in anhydrous oils, color cosmetics, and lightweight hair serums.
Last updated 2026-05-14