C17-26 ISOALKANE cosmetic ingredient

Description

C17-26 Isoalkane is a mixture of branched, alkanes with 17 to 26 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

2122228-95-7

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

HAIR CONDITIONING : Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.

SKIN CONDITIONING : Maintaining the skin in good condition.

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT : Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

SKIN PROTECTING : Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

SOLVENT : Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

UV FILTER : Exclusively or mainly intended to protect the skin and/or hair against certain UV radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering UV radiation. All authorised UV filters are substances in the positive list of Annex VI to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.