Isododecane is a synthetic aliphatic hydrocarbon with a branched structure. It is a relatively inert, colorless, odorless ingredient suitable for almost all types of skin, hair, sun, and lip care preparations.
Thanks to good solubilizing properties, Isododecane is suitable for cleansing applications that eliminate oil, dirt, and impurities from the skin's surface and effectively remove decorative cosmetics. It is compatible and completely soluble with silicones, hydrocarbons, isoparaffin, and mineral spirits.
Isododecane is highly volatile and is usually used in non-residual products. It has a low density and low viscosity. It can be used as a replacement for oils in emulsions, leaving a light, non-greasy feel.
In combination with Isohexadecane or Isoeicosane (which have similar molecular structures), it enables a wide range of skin feel, playtime, and plasticity depending on concentrations and desired results. Thanks to its high stability, Isododecane is used as an emollient and solid (UV-filter) carrying agent in many sun care applications.It is a good ingredient for decorative cosmetics, including mascara, lipstick, and eyeliner, used as a soft emollient, pigment-carrying agent, or plasticizer. Isododecane is miscible with silicones, other hydrocarbons, mineral oils, and alcohols. In addition, it can be used as a cosolubilizer or cosurfactant for many non-hydrocarbon materials.
Isododecane is used in mascara, eyeliner, creams, lotions, hair care, conditioners, setting lotions, and hairsprays. It is dermatologically safe and typically used at concentrations of 2-15%.
Isododecane is a clear, color- and odorless, volatile liquid, making it suitable for use in color cosmetics such as mascara, eyeliner, lip products, or any product where improved wear properties and no residue are desired. Ideal for make-up removers - no oily residue. It is also used as a lipophilic ingredient for deodorant sprays and hair care products.
Isododecane complies with the regulations in the European Union, the United States of America, and Japan. It is considered a safe, non-irritating, and non-comedogenic cosmetic-grade solvent and emollient with low viscosity, good volatility, spreadability, and drying time. However, there are reports of contact dermatitis, sensitization, and other allergic reaction cases.
