ISODODECANE

Isododecane, a synthetic aliphatic hydrocarbon with a branched structure, serves as a safe, non-irritating cosmetic-grade solvent and emollient, offering excellent spreadability and a weightless feel on the skin.
Its compatibility with various ingredients, including silicones, hydrocarbons, and isoparaffins, makes isododecane suitable for a wide range of skincare and haircare formulations, contributing to its popularity in the cosmetics industry.
Isododecane's versatility extends beyond cosmetics, finding applications in various industrial processes as a reaction medium, solvent, and emollient, owing to its low viscosity, good volatility, and ability to dissolve oils, dirt, and impurities effectively.

CAS Number: 31807-55-3
EC Number: 250-996-9
Molecular Formula : C12H26
Exact Mass: 170.203450829 g/mol

Synonyms: 2-methylundecane, 2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane, 2-Methylundecane, ISODODECANE, 7045-71-8, Undecane, 2-methyl-, 31807-55-3, 2-Methylhendecane, UNII-H40FL8477B, H40FL8477B, EINECS 230-323-4, EINECS 250-816-8, 2 2 4 6 6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE, isododecano, isodo-decane, DTXSID50873241, MFCD00036106, AKOS015912736, FT-0715064, M0239, Q2813826

Isododecane is a safe, non-irritating cosmetic-grade solvent and emollient with low viscosity, good volatility, spreadability, and drying time.
Isododecane is a synthetic aliphatic hydrocarbon with a branched structure.
Isododecane 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 which eliminate oil, dirt, and impurities from the skin's surface and effectively remove decorative cosmetics.
Isododecane is compatible and completely soluble with silicones, hydrocarbons, isoparaffin, and mineral spirits.

Isododecane has a low density and low viscosity.
Isododecane is a colorless liquid that is commonly found in many cosmetic, hair care, and skincare products.

Isododecane is a branched chain of twelve carbons and twenty-six hydrocarbons.
Isododecane is a branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 12 carbons.

Isododecane is a hydrocarbon that is most often used as an emollient and solvent in skin care products.
Isododecane is an important raw material for various industries.

In the cosmetics and personal care industry Isododecane has several critical functions.
In addition to Isododecane's qualities such as excellent spreadability and smoothness on the skin, Isododecane is an important alternative to cyclosiloxanes (D4 and D5), the use of which have been strictly regulated by the EU since 2020.

Isododecane is a branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 12 carbons; used as a solvent.
Isododecane is a colorless liquid that is commonly found in many cosmetic, hair care, and skincare products.
Isododecane is a branched chain of twelve carbons and twenty-six hydrocarbons.

The chemical formula of Isododecane is C12H26.
Isododecane has long been made via petroleum resources but with increasing awareness, the industry is rapidly moving towards making plant-based and natural Isododecane.

This is achieved by converting starch and sugar residues and forestry waste into isobutene.
This isobutene is then converted into Isododecane.

Isododecane is a branched-chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 12 carbon atoms.
Isododecane is colorless liquid with excellent spreadability.

Isododecane is not soluble in water but soluble in silicones, fats, and isoparaffins, etc.
Isododecane is derived from petroleum products.

Isododecane is a clear, colorless, viscous,synthetic liquid.
Isododecane's also free from dyes and preservatives.

Isododecane can be added to formulas as is, add to oil phase, use level 2-15%.
Isododecane is stable when kept in a closed container at a cool & dry place.

Isododecane is an ultra-lightweight Emollient.
Isododecane can quickly evaporate from the skin.

Does not clog pores Makes Isododecane not leave a sticky residue on the skin and is soluble in silicones, hydrocarbons, isoparaffin without soluble in water.
Isododecane can dissolve in silicones, hydrocarbons, isoparrafins.

Isododecane is a petroleum derived emollient of 12 carbons in length.
Isododecane is chemically similar to our naturally derived Undecane (C11) and Tridecane (C13) but rather than being a straight chained molecule, Isododecane is branched giving it slightly different spreading, solvating and evaporating qualities.

Isododecane belongs to a family of chemicals called Isoparaffins.
Isododecane enhances the spreadability of products and has a weightless feel on skin.

Uses of Isododecane:
Isododecane, mixture of isomer acts as a reaction medium used for polymerization reactions.
Isododecane is also useful as an emollient and solvent in skin care products due to its high spreadability, low viscosity and density.

Isododecane is commonly used in anti-aging serums and also useful in many different cosmetic items like eyeliner, hair care, hair sprays, perfume, conditioners and lotions.
Isododecane is synthetic hydrocarbon ingredient used as a solvent. Isododecane enhances the spreadability of products and has a weightless feel on skin.

All hydrocarbons used in cosmetics help prevent the evaporation of water from skin.
Among its many uses in beauty products, Isododecane’s not uncommon to see isododecane in long-wear lipsticks and foundations, where Isododecane helps minimize color transfer and lends itself to a lightweight, matte finish.

Isododecane is widely used in the cosmetic industry as a solvent for its emollient properties and because Isododecane evaporates quickly without leaving residues in the product.
For these features Isododecane is used to prepare the mixtures that, once dried, generate the end product (face powders, eye shadows, etc…)

Isododecane is recovered in liquid form and will be reused in the production process with the same purity as the virgin product.
The emitted stack air can be recirculated in the de siccator, by employing a close loop which brings considerable benefits in economic terms (saving on solvent purchase) and in environmental impact (in full compliance with regulations).

Isododecane has a long list of benefits in the cosmetic world.
This is the reason why Isododecane is present in every other cosmetic, skin care, and hair care product.

From being extremely lightweight to having a dry-touch finish, Isododecane is truly a magical ingredient.
Isododecanes popularity rises from the multiple benefits that Isododecane offers for the skin and hair.

Apart from trapping moisture, Isododecane helps in keeping the formulations soft and aids in easy gliding of the products.
Further, Isododecane results in a matte finish and gives a weightless feel to the skin and hair.

Isododecane is both a solvent and an emollient which, in short, means that Isododecane helps keep your skin hydrated and disperses other appearance-enhancing ingredients across the skin.
Isododecane is used as a solvent in the cosmetic industry since Isododecane carries silicones and pigments for makeup super well.

Isododecane’s used as an emollient for trapping moisture on the skin’s surface.
And since Isododecane goes on your skin, you should probably know more about isododecane besides what it does for aesthetics.

Chemically speaking, Isododecane is a colorless liquid hydrocarbon.
Isododecane is used in many common beauty, skin, and body care items to enhance the feel of them.

Isododecane also distributes hues and skin-plumping silicones to your face.
You’ll likely find Isododecane in a majority of your beauty products, including but not limited to moisturizer, creams, concealer, foundation, mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, lip gloss, lipstick, and more.

Isododecane is a clear, colorless and odorless, highly volatile (meaning Isododecane does not absorb into the skin but evaporates from it) liquid that's used as an emollient.
Isododecane gives a nice non-oily light skin feel and Isododecane can improve the slip of the formula without leaving a tacky residue behind.

Isododecane's also popular in make-up products as its volatility makes mascaras and foundations last longer.
If that would not be enough, Isododecane's also an excellent solvent, and it's a regular not only on the ingredients lists of make-ups but also on makeup removers.

Isododecane is used as a solvent.
Isododecane has a weightless feel on skin and enhances spreadability of products due to its low viscosity and density.

Isododecane helps prevent evaporation of water from the skin.
Isododecane is excellent emollient that can be used as replacement to oils in emulsions.

Isododecane is compatible with silicones for imparting shine, slip, and combability for hair care products.
Isododecane is used Conditions hair & skin.

In combination with Isohexadecane or Isoeicosane (which have similar molecular structures), Isododecane enables a wide range of skin feel, playtime, and plasticity depending on concentrations and desired results.
Thanks to high stability, Isododecane is used as an emollient and solid (UV-filter) carrying agent in many sun care applications.

Isododecane is a good ingredient for decorative cosmetics including, mascaras, lipsticks, and eyeliners incorporated as a soft emollient, pigment-carrying agent, or plasticizer.
Isododecane is miscible with silicones, other hydrocarbons, mineral oils, and alcohols.

In addition, Isododecane can be used as a co-solubilizer or co-emulsifier for many non-hydrocarbon materials.
Isododecane can be used as a replacement for oils in emulsions.

Isododecane is highly volatile and is usually used in non-residual products.
Isododecane is used in mascara, eyeliner, creams, lotions, hair care, conditioners, setting lotions, and hairspray.

Isododecane is typically used at 2-15%
Isododecane is a petroleum derived emollient of 12 carbons in length.

Isododecane is a key ingredient in the cosmetics market.
Isododecane is used for its emollient properties in a large number of skin care and hair treatment products.

Isododecane is also a major ingredient in long-lasting makeup products, such as waterproof mascaras or long-lasting liquid lipsticks.
Isododecane is used Mascara, eyeliner, creams, lotions, hair care, conditioners, hairsprays, perfumes.

Isododecane is used in lotion, cream, cosmetics, sunscreen, hair care, skin care products, etc.
Isododecane is an ultra-lightweight, volatile emollient useful for creating light, elegant emulsions for all types of skincare, haircare and personal care products.

Isododecane's also used as an ingredient in a variety of cosmetic products such as lipstick, mascara, eye shadow and hair gels.
Isododecane's used as an ingredient in a variety of cosmetic products such as lipstick, mascara, eye shadow and hair gels.

Isododecane can very quickly evaporate from the skin and does not leave a sticky residue.
Isododecane is soluble in silicones, hydrocarbons, iso-paraffin but completely insoluble in water.

Isododecane is suitable for use in place of oil in oil-free formulas that require extra lightness.
Use level ranges of Isododecane from 1% to 100% depending on the application.

Isododecane is used for external use only.
Isododecane is suitable for use in place of oil in oil-free formulas that require extra lightness. and prevents a sticky feeling on the skin including protection against water (water-repellent) such as Vitamin C Anhydrous, Mascara, various makeup products.

Isododecane is used as a solvent (solvent) or as a conductor (carrier) or disperser (disperser / spreader).
Among its many uses in beauty products, it’s not uncommon to see Isododecane in long-wear lipsticks and foundations, where Isododecane helps minimize color transfer and lends itself to a lightweight, matte finish.

Isododecane is a hydrocarbon that is widely used as an emollient and solvent.
Isododecane is not soluble in water but can dissolve in sillicones.

Isododecane is used Personal care, Hair care and cosmetics.
Isododecane can be used in concentrations up to 15% and should be added to the oil phase of a mixture

Isododecane is a key ingredient in the cosmetics market.
Isododecane is used for its emollient properties in a large number of skin care and hair treatment products.

Isododecane is also a major ingredient in long-lasting makeup products, such as waterproof mascaras or long-lasting liquid lipsticks.
Isododecane provides the long-lasting performance, no transfer and waterproof effects, while maintaining optimal comfort.

According to Global Bioenergies, Isododecane can represent up to 50% of the formulations belonging to these categories.
Isododecane is used in a wide variety of beauty products like lipstick, foundation, mascara, eyeliner, skin serums, moisturizers, shampoo, conditioners, and more.

Isododecane is a solvent, as well as an emollient.
Isododecane helps retain moisture.

Isododecane breaks down easily for smooth application.
Isododecane spreads easily on the skin without leaving a thick or greasy residue.

Isododecane helps create a “matte” finish for lipstick, cheek color, and foundation.
Isododecane minimizes the transfer of color (e.g., lipstick marks on cups and silverware) helps provide a “weightless” feel.

Isododecane is very well known for its practically weightless feel on the skin and excellent spreadability because of low viscosity and density.
Isododecane forms a film over the skin and hardly gets absorbed into the skin but, Isododecane also prevents the water loss from the skin.

While acting as a solvent, Isododecane also provides moisturization to skin.
Isododecane conditions the skin and hair.

Isododecane can be used as a replacement to oils in products especially emulsions.
Isododecane is also non-comedogenic.

Isododecane doesn’t provide any sensitivity or eruption for acne-prone skin.
Isododecane is similar to silicones in providing the slip and shine to hair.

Last but not least, Isododecane is used in perfumery as a solvent as well.
Isododecane is used in creams, lotions, decorative makeups, shampoos, and conditioners, etc.

Due to its chemical makeup, Isododecane is used in a wide variety of beauty products.
These include personal care items, such as moisturizers, as well as makeup and hair care products.

You may find the ingredient in the following:
Lipstick (especially long-wear formulas)
Foundation
Mascara
Eyeliner
Skin serums
Moisturizers
Shampoo
Conditioners
Hair serums
Hairspray

Conditions hair & skin:
Isododecane can be added to formulas as is, add to oil phase, use level 2-15%.
Isododecane is used for external use only.

Skin care:
Isododecane protects and hydrates the skin, leaving it smooth and supple.
When added to skincare products, Isododecane also forms a barrier on the skin preventing moisture loss.
Further, Isododecane is lightweight and does not leave the skin feeling greasy or oily

Hair care:
Isododecane moisturizes and repairs dry and damaged hair - without making them feel heavy or greasy.
Isododecane locks moisture on the scalp and contributes to the cream-like texture of hair care products.
This also helps in easy and even application

Cosmetic Uses:
Perfuming agents
Skin conditioning - emollient
Solvents

Cosmetic products:
Isododecane enhances the texture of the formulation and increases the spreadability of the product.
Isododecane is a non-comedogenic ingredient and does not block the pores or cause acne.
The matte finish that Isododecane provides is much loved

Funtions of Isododecane:
Emollient
Solubilizer
Carrier
Conditioning
Moisturizing,
Shining
Enhance spreadability
Light feel.

Emollient:
Isododecane softens and softens the skin

Solvent:
Isododecane dissolves other substances

Fragrant agent:
Isododecane is used for perfume and aromatic raw materials

Benefits of Isododecane:
Has a weightless feel on skin and enhances spreadability of products due to its low viscosity and density
Helps prevent evaporation of water from the skin
Excellent emollient that can be used as replacement to oils in emulsions
Compatible with silicones for imparting shine, slip, and combability for hair care products

Creates a more even tone:
On the surface, your makeup will look visibly more even-toned and luminous when it contains Isododecane.

Strengthens the skin's barrier:
Below the epidermis, you’ll feel that Isododecane creates a stronger skin barrier, stopping moisture from escaping and reducing dryness or flakiness overall, she explains.

Helps retain moisture:
Isododecane helps the skin retain moisture, so it's excellent for dryer types.

Doesn't leave a residue:
Isododecane is formulated to glide on easily and glide off just as easily (so Isododecane won't leave behind a sticky film or residue).

Creates a silky-smooth texture:
Isododecane also plays a role in the way your makeup and skincare feel.
Isododecane imparts a silky smooth feel to products while giving a dry touch finish.

So the cream-like, supersoft texture of your moisturizer, concealer, foundation, etc.
That often comes from Isododecane.

Fast absorbing:
Unlike some skincare products, Isododecane quickly absorbs into the skin, meaning you lose less product.

Non-irritating:
For the most part, Isododecane is non-irritating and safe for use on all skin types.

Multiple forms of use:
As Isododecane is used in a wide range of topical products, there are plenty of options for how and when you can use it.

Isododecane is a solvent, as well as an emollient.

In layman’s terms, this means that the ingredient:
Helps retain moisture
Breaks down easily for smooth application
Spreads easily on the skin without leaving a thick or greasy residue
Helps create a “matte” finish for lipstick, cheek color, and foundation
Minimizes the transfer of color (e.g., lipstick marks on cups and silverware)
Helps provide a “weightless” feel

Formulating Benefits:
Volatile solvent so great for dry-touch or quick-dry formulations including formulations that work by forming a film (long wear lipsticks, sunscreens, mascara).
Light Feel
Non-Greasy
Excellent Solvency so great for oil cleansers, pigment wetting, active delivery etc.

Main Benefits:
Isododecane acts as a moisture-locking barrier for the skin, keeping Isododecane hydrated and smooth.
In addition to this (and while not a skincare benefit), Isododecane contributes to the cream-like or soft texture of many formulas so that they can easily (and evenly) glide silicones and pigments onto the skin.

Comparison Of 3 Types Of Hydrocarbons Emollient:

1. Isododecane lightest weight can volatilize.
Isododecane helps to blend the formula well.

2. Isohexadecane has more weight.
Isododecane little unable to evaporate Helps to blend well.

3. Isoeicosane have more weight.
A small amount of Isohexadecane is not volatile.
Helps to blend well

Properties of Isododecane:
Isododecane is used as a waterproofing agent.
Isododecane has a weightless feel on skin, enhances spreadability of products, helps prevent evaporation of water from the skin, excellent emollient and can be used as replacement to oils in emulsions.
Isododecane is compatible with silicones for imparting shine, slip, comb-ability for hair care products, conditions hair & skin.

Handling And Storage of Isododecane:

Precautions for safe handling:

Advice on safe handling:
No smoking.
Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

Hygiene measures:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Storage conditions:
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Store in cool place.

Stability And Reactivity of Isododecane:

Reactivity:
No data available

Chemical stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available

Incompatible materials:
No data available

Safety Profile of Isododecane:
Isododecane is considered safe to be used on skin and hair in low concentrations.
However, Isododecane may show some minor side effects on highly sensitive skin.

Therefore, a patch test is recommended prior to full application.
Additionally, Isododecane is also vegan and halal.

First Aid Measures of Isododecane:

General advice:
Consult a physician.
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled:
If breathed in, move person into fresh air.
Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact:
Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact:
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.

If swallowed:
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Rinse mouth with water.
Consult a physician.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available

Fire Fighting Measures of Isododecane:

Suitable extinguishing media:
Dry powder
Dry sand

Unsuitable extinguishing media:
Do NOT use water jet.

Further information:
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Accidental Release Measures of Isododecane:

Environmental precautions:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible absorbent material.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection of Isododecane:

Personal protective equipment:

Eye/face protection:
Face shield and safety glasses

Skin protection:
Handle with gloves.
Wash and dry hands.

Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,4 mm
Break through time: 480 min

Splash contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 30 min

Body Protection:
Complete suit protecting against chemicals

Control of environmental exposure:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Identifiers of Isododecane:
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay: 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Boiling Point: 208.00 to 209.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Vapor Pressure: 0.301000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point: 141.00 °F. TCC ( 60.80 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w): 6.665 (est)
Soluble in: water, 0.09742 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
InChI: InChI=1S/C12H26/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(2)3/h12H,4-11H2,1-3H3
InChIKey: GTJOHISYCKPIMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point: 177.1 ℃ at 760 mmHg
Melting Point: <= -50°C
Flash Point: 58.4°C
Density: 0.75 g/cm3
Solubility: water, 0.09742 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Appearance: Light yellow clear liquid
Assay: 0.99
EINECS: 250-816-8
Log P: 4.78310
Refractive Index: 1.421

Molecular Weight: 170.34
Boiling Point℃: 177
Density at 15℃ g/cm3: 0.750
Molten Viscosity: mm2・s-1 1.35
Latent Heat of Evaporation J/g: 272
Specific Heat at 20℃ J/ｇ・℃: 2.1935
Flash Point (close cup) ℃: 48
Explosive Limits in Air vol％: 1.0～6.0

Chemical Formula: C12H26
CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number: 31807-55-3
EC (European Community) Number: 250-996-9
PubChem CID (Compound Identifier): 8336
ChemSpider ID: 8048
UNII (Unique Ingredient Identifier) Code: A823YIY87A

Properties of Isododecane:
Boiling Point: 208.9°C
Melting Point: -50°C
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Viscosity: 1 cP
Physical state: liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: No data available
Melting point/freezing point: No data available
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 180 °C at 1013 hPa
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits:
Upper explosion limit: 3,8 %(V)
Lower explosion limit: 0,5 %(V)
Flash point: 37 °C - closed cup
Autoignition temperature: No data available
Decomposition temperature: No data available
pH: No data available
Viscosity
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
Water solubility: insoluble
Partition coefficient:
n-octanol/water:
log Pow: 6,338
Vapor pressure: 56,333 hPa at 65 °C
Density: 0,745 g/cm3
Relative density: No data available
Relative vapor density: No data available
Particle characteristics: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: No data available
Other safety information: No data available

Molecular Weight: 170.33 g/mol
XLogP3-AA: 6.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 0
Rotatable Bond Count: 8
Exact Mass: 170.203450829 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass: 170.203450829 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area: 0Ų
Heavy Atom Count: 12
Complexity: 74.1
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes