Jarcane™ 18
- CAS Number
- 593-45-3
- EC Number
- 209-790-3
- INCI Name
- Octadecane
- Chemical Name
- Octadecane
Jarcane™ 18 is a high purity alkane that is a single cut, linear, vegetable-derived paraffin made from renewable resources like natural fatty acids or natural fatty acid methyl esters. It is characterized by a sharp melting profile, solvency in liquid, high latent heat of fusion, chemical inertness, and non-tendency to supercooling. This product has 18 carbons.Jarcane™ 18 is an excellent choice when looking for a phase change material for latent heat storage applications including functional textiles and construction. It is also an alternative choice when looking for non-polar solvent, oils or wax additives based on renewable resources for environmentally-friendly or natural formulation concepts.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- AP/Deo
- Bath & Shower
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
- Hand Hygiene
Product Families
- Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
- Rheology Modifiers
- Solvents & Carriers
- Texturizers & Fillers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Jarcane
- Synonyms
- C18-n-Alkane, n-Octadecane, NSC 4201
- Functions
Emollient, Moisturizing Agent, Solubilizer, Solvent, Texturizing Agent, Viscosity Modifier
- Labeling Claims
- Organic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Organic
- Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Vegetable Origin
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 3-20%
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- Color Stability
- Cooling Effect
- Emolliency
- Light Feel
- Moisturizing
- Solubilizing
- Solvency
- Texturizing
- Application Format
- Bar
- Creams
- Gel
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Roll On
- Serum
- HIGHLIGHTS
Jarcane™ 18 is very stable and completely soluble in cosmetic oils and solvents. It is fast absorbing with a light skin feel and leaves skin normal to the touch after application. These properties help modify the resulting texture of creams and lotions to be less oily and greasy when applied.. Jarcane™ 18 improves the coverage, consistency and pigment wetting in cosmetics as well as enhancing color stability. It is also compatible with silicones, UV filters, and lipophilic systems.
- Applications
- Deodorants
- Storage and Handling
Store at room temperature. Avoid direct light and moisture exposure.
- Packaging Information
- 342lb Drums
- Sun Care Applications
- Sunscreen Cream
- Sunscreen Lotion
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Hair Styling Products
- Hair Treatment & Repair
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Body Lotion
- Make Up Remover
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Body Wash
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Hand Cleansers
- Hand Soap
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Emollient
- Moisturizing Agent
- Solubilizer
- Solvent
- Texturizing Agent
- Viscosity Modifier
Technical data
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7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Assay (C-16) | max. 1.0 | % |
| Assay( C-18) | min. 97.0 | % |
| Total Parafilm | min. 98.0 | g/mol |
| Assay (C-20) | max. 1.0 | % |
| Assay (I-C-18) | max. 1.5 | % |
| Heat of Fusion | min. 220 | kJ/kg |
| Melting Point | 26-29 | °C |
