Polyisobutene 1200

Item No. ELL-POLIS-03
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Description
Description
High-molecular weight (Average MW 1,200 D) nonpolar polymer oil (synonym: hydrogenated butene homopolymer). Great mineral oil substitute.
Benefits
  • Emollient & moisturizer (especially where viscosity is needed as e.g. lip gloss)
  • Repairs skin suppleness, prevents water loss
  • Easily emulsifiable
  • Disperses pigments for color cosmetics
  • Ensures SPF retention in sunscreens
  • Shine enhancer for lipsticks
  • Improves spreadability of creams, non-irritant, non-comedogenic, non-greasy
Use
Can be added to formulas as is, usual final concentration 1-50%. For external use only.
Applications
Hydrating & cleansing creams, color cosmetics (e.g. lipsticks), deodorants, sunscreen products, creams for blemished and impure skin, baby care products, hair relaxers, shaving gels.
CAS
68937-10-0
INCI
Hydrogenated polyisobutene
composition
Hydrogenated polyisobutene
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Clear viscous liquid, no odor
Solubility
Insoluble in water, miscible with oils
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Butylenes
Manufacture
Polyisobutene is produced by low-temperature friedel-crafts polymerization of dried, desulfurized butylene which is obtained by catalytic cracking of long-chain hydrocarbons.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2712900000