Description: Light, luxurious, non-polar emollient made from 100% vegetable derived tetradecane and Marula kernel oil. Can replace silicones in formulations. Clear, colorless to light yellow liquid. Slight, characteristic odor. Soluble in oils and ethanol, insoluble in water, glycerin and glycols.
CAS: 68956-68-3, 629-59-4
INCI Name: Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) kernel oil, tetradecane
Benefits:
- Natural alternative to fluid silicones
- Ideal emollient for sensitive skin
- Obtained from renewable sources (free of palm oil and coconut oil)
- Quick evaporation with pleasant dry after-feel comparable to silicones
- Excellent spreadability and stable against oxidation
: Can be added to formulas as is. Add to the oil phase of emulsions. Use level 1-5%. Store light protected and avoid humidity. For external use only.
Applications: Creams, lotions, color cosmetics, makeup, sun care products, baby care products.
Country of Origin: South Africa (plant source), USA (manufacturing)
Raw material source: Kernels (nuts) of the fruits of the Marula tree. Vegetable derived paraffin.
Manufacture: Marula oil is extracted from the kernels (nuts) of the fruits of the Marula trees (Sclerocarya birrea). Tetradecane is made from vegetable derived paraffins by fractional distillation to produce high purity, linear, single cut alkanes.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: Not tested for GMOs, but unlikely to contain GMOs
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
Documents:
SDS,
Fact Sheet,
Sample Recipe,
Certificate of Analysis
