PARAFOL
PARAFOL products are highly pure, single cut paraffins. These materials are part of the alkane category, a group of emollients that can be absorbed quickly, as well as lock in moisture to keep skin hydrated, soft, smooth, and supple. PARAFOL products also can create different velvety and non-greasy textures; improve coverage, consistency, and glide of products; increase distribution of pigments; and prolong the wear of cosmetic formulas.
| Features: | Plant-derived, highly pure; clear; colour- and odourless; biodegradable; oxidative stability; temperature stability; pH stability; volatile; sharp melting profile; low heat of evaporation compatible with silicones, lipophilic cosmetic ingredients and UV filters |
| Regional Availability: | Global |
| Regulatory & Compliance: | Contact our sales team for region specific compliance & regulatory information. |
| Trade name | PARAFOL 10 RSPO-MB | PARAFOL 12 RSPO-MB | PARAFOL 14 RSPO-MB | PARAFOL 16 RSPO-MB | PARAFOL 18 PF | PARAFOL 22 PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCI name: | Decane | Dodecane | Tetradecane | Hexadecane | Octadecane | Docosane |
| Synonym: | n-Decane | Lauryl Alkane | Myristyl Alkane | n-Hexadecane | n-Octadecane | n-Docosane |
| CAS No.: | 124-18-5 | 112-40-3 | 629-59-4 | 544-76-3 | 593-45-3 | 112-95-8 |
| Appearance @ 20°C | Clear, colourless, liquid | Clear, colourless, liquid | Clear, colourless, liquid | Clear, colourless, liquid | Colourless, solid | Colourless, solid |
| Purity (wt. 5%) | 97.0 min. | 99.0 min. | 97.0 min. | 97.0 min. | 97.0 min. | 95.0 min. |
| Viscosity mPas (@ 20°C) | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 3.1 (@ 40°c) | 3.4 (@ 60°C) |
| Surface tension @ 20°C (mN/m) | 23.2 | 25.1 | 28.0 | 27.3 | – | – |
| Refractive index @ 20°C (nD) | 1.4120 | 1.4216 | 1.4289 | 1.4349 | – | – |
| Pour point (°C) | -30 | -10 | 6 | 18 | – | – |
| Flash point (°C) | Approx. 53 | Approx. 84 | Approx. 115 | Approx. 135 | Approx. 151 | Approx. 184 |
| Colour [Hazen] | 20 max. | 20 max. | 20 max. | 20 max. | 20 max. | 20 max. |
| Density [g/ml] (@ 20°C) | 0.730 | 0.749 | 0.763 | 0.774 | 0.768 (@ 40°C) | 0.778 (@ 60°C) |
| Replacement for | Isododecane (IDD); Trisiloxane (L3) | Dimethicone (L4); Cyclomethicone (D5) | Isohexadecane (IHD); Dimethicone (L5, L6) | Dimethicone (L7, L8, L10) | High molecular-weight dimethicones; Dimethiconol | High molecular-weight dimethicones; Dimethiconol |
Trade name:
INCI name:
PARAFOL 10 RSPO-MB:
Decane
PARAFOL 12 RSPO-MB:
Dodecane
PARAFOL 14 RSPO-MB:
Tetradecane
PARAFOL 16 RSPO-MB:
Hexadecane
PARAFOL 18 PF:
Octadecane
PARAFOL 22 PF:
Docosane
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Synonym:
PARAFOL 10 RSPO-MB:
n-Decane
PARAFOL 12 RSPO-MB:
Lauryl Alkane
PARAFOL 14 RSPO-MB:
Myristyl Alkane
PARAFOL 16 RSPO-MB:
n-Hexadecane
PARAFOL 18 PF:
n-Octadecane
PARAFOL 22 PF:
n-Docosane
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CAS No.:
PARAFOL 10 RSPO-MB:
124-18-5
PARAFOL 12 RSPO-MB:
112-40-3
PARAFOL 14 RSPO-MB:
629-59-4
PARAFOL 16 RSPO-MB:
544-76-3
PARAFOL 18 PF:
593-45-3
PARAFOL 22 PF:
112-95-8
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Appearance @ 20°C
PARAFOL 10 RSPO-MB:
Clear, colourless, liquid
PARAFOL 12 RSPO-MB:
Clear, colourless, liquid
PARAFOL 14 RSPO-MB:
Clear, colourless, liquid
PARAFOL 16 RSPO-MB:
Clear, colourless, liquid
PARAFOL 18 PF:
Colourless, solid
PARAFOL 22 PF:
Colourless, solid
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Purity (wt. 5%)
PARAFOL 10 RSPO-MB:
97.0 min.
PARAFOL 12 RSPO-MB:
99.0 min.
PARAFOL 14 RSPO-MB:
97.0 min.
PARAFOL 16 RSPO-MB:
97.0 min.
PARAFOL 18 PF:
97.0 min.
PARAFOL 22 PF:
95.0 min.
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Viscosity mPas (@ 20°C)
PARAFOL 10 RSPO-MB:
1.2
PARAFOL 12 RSPO-MB:
1.5
PARAFOL 14 RSPO-MB:
2.3
PARAFOL 16 RSPO-MB:
3.4
PARAFOL 18 PF:
3.1 (@ 40°c)
PARAFOL 22 PF:
3.4 (@ 60°C)
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Surface tension @ 20°C (mN/m)
PARAFOL 10 RSPO-MB:
23.2
PARAFOL 12 RSPO-MB:
25.1
PARAFOL 14 RSPO-MB:
28.0
PARAFOL 16 RSPO-MB:
27.3
PARAFOL 18 PF:
–
PARAFOL 22 PF:
–
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Refractive index @ 20°C (nD)
PARAFOL 10 RSPO-MB:
1.4120
PARAFOL 12 RSPO-MB:
1.4216
PARAFOL 14 RSPO-MB:
1.4289
PARAFOL 16 RSPO-MB:
1.4349
PARAFOL 18 PF:
–
PARAFOL 22 PF:
–
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Pour point (°C)
PARAFOL 10 RSPO-MB:
-30
PARAFOL 12 RSPO-MB:
-10
PARAFOL 14 RSPO-MB:
6
PARAFOL 16 RSPO-MB:
18
PARAFOL 18 PF:
–
PARAFOL 22 PF:
–
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Flash point (°C)
PARAFOL 10 RSPO-MB:
Approx. 53
PARAFOL 12 RSPO-MB:
Approx. 84
PARAFOL 14 RSPO-MB:
Approx. 115
PARAFOL 16 RSPO-MB:
Approx. 135
PARAFOL 18 PF:
Approx. 151
PARAFOL 22 PF:
Approx. 184
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Colour [Hazen]
PARAFOL 10 RSPO-MB:
20 max.
PARAFOL 12 RSPO-MB:
20 max.
PARAFOL 14 RSPO-MB:
20 max.
PARAFOL 16 RSPO-MB:
20 max.
PARAFOL 18 PF:
20 max.
PARAFOL 22 PF:
20 max.
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Density [g/ml] (@ 20°C)
PARAFOL 10 RSPO-MB:
0.730
PARAFOL 12 RSPO-MB:
0.749
PARAFOL 14 RSPO-MB:
0.763
PARAFOL 16 RSPO-MB:
0.774
PARAFOL 18 PF:
0.768 (@ 40°C)
PARAFOL 22 PF:
0.778 (@ 60°C)
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PARAFOL 10 RSPO-MB:
PARAFOL 12 RSPO-MB:
PARAFOL 14 RSPO-MB:
PARAFOL 16 RSPO-MB:
PARAFOL 18 PF:
PARAFOL 22 PF:
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Replacement for
PARAFOL 10 RSPO-MB:
Isododecane (IDD); Trisiloxane (L3)
PARAFOL 12 RSPO-MB:
Dimethicone (L4); Cyclomethicone (D5)
PARAFOL 14 RSPO-MB:
Isohexadecane (IHD); Dimethicone (L5, L6)
PARAFOL 16 RSPO-MB:
Dimethicone (L7, L8, L10)
PARAFOL 18 PF:
High molecular-weight dimethicones; Dimethiconol
PARAFOL 22 PF:
High molecular-weight dimethicones; Dimethiconol
| Hair care | 1%-10% |
| Skin care | 1%-10% |
| Sun care | 1%-3% |
| Colour cosmetics | 1%-10% |
Usage levels also depend on desired texture and performance.
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