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The Beauty & Personal Care Brand Builder Series

Ingredient Deep Dive

Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin)

The Beauty & Personal Care Brand Builder Series

Ingredient Deep Dive

Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin)

A Stable, Cushiony Synthetic Emollient

Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin) is a saturated hydrocarbon (poly-olefin) emollient, supplied as a clear, colorless oil of tunable viscosity.

It is an extremely stable, cushiony emollient that softens and conditions with a smooth, non-greasy feel and excellent oxidative stability.

Quick Insights

Ingredient Rating:

GOOD

Type of Ingredient:

Emollient

Intended Function:

A stable, saturated hydrocarbon emollient for a cushiony, non-greasy skin feel.

Common Applications:

Used in moisturizers, creams and color cosmetics.

Target Audience:

Brands wanting a highly stable, elegant synthetic base emollient.

Also Known As:

Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin)

Benefits of Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin)

A dependable functional ingredient that does its job elegantly.

Cushiony Softness: Gives a smooth, cushioned, conditioned feel.
Outstanding Stability: Fully saturated — resistant to oxidation and rancidity.
Non-Greasy: Light to medium feel depending on grade.
Color/Odor Stable: Clear and odorless, easy to formulate.
Emollient & Occlusive: Helps soften and reduce moisture loss.

How It Works

As a fully saturated synthetic hydrocarbon, it is inert and highly stable, laying down a smooth, protective emollient film without the oxidation issues of unsaturated oils — a reliable base emollient for creams and make-up.

Formulating with Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin)

Oil-phase; a versatile base emollient across viscosities. Blends readily with other oils and esters.

Safety Analysis

Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin) is an inert, well-tolerated emollient. Substantiate the finished product (patch / HRIPT) per MoCRA.

References

https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/hydrogenated-poly-c6-14-olefin

https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/inci-ingredients/hydrogenated-poly-c6-14-olefi…

https://cosmeticanalysis.com/cosmetic-ingredients/hydrogenated-poly-c6-14-olefin

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