C13-14 Alkane ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a lightweight emollient and solvent that improves slip, spread, and a dry skin feel in oils, sunscreens, makeup, and hair products.
What does C13-14 Alkane do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient and solvent that improves slip, spread, and a dry skin feel in oils, sunscreens, makeup, and hair products.
Is C13-14 Alkane clean?
It is generally well tolerated, with low sensitization concern and no fragrance-allergen issue. Clean-standard friction mainly depends on source, since some frameworks prefer renewable versions over petroleum-derived grades.
Is C13-14 Alkane sustainable?
This material can be made from renewable sugar-based feedstocks or from fossil feedstocks, so the sustainability profile is supplier-dependent. It is expected to biodegrade better than many silicone fluids, but sourcing transparency matters.
Is C13-14 Alkane COSMOS-approved?
It can align with COSMOS-natural when made from approved renewable feedstocks using compliant processing, while fossil-derived grades are a weaker fit. From a Green Chemistry view, the best case is renewable carbon, low impurity profile, and good biodegradability.
How does C13-14 Alkane work chemically?
The molecule is a saturated, nonpolar C13-C14 material, which gives it low reactivity, strong oil compatibility, and a light, fast-spreading sensory profile. It is typically used as part of the oil phase, is stable across normal cosmetic pH conditions, and does not oxidize readily compared with unsaturated plant oils.
Last updated 2026-05-13