Permethyl® 104A
- CAS Number
- 9003-27-4
- INCI Name
- Polyisobutene
Permethyl® 104A is highly occlusive with excellent coverage and barrier properties, improving the wear and shine of lip products. The Permethyl® line is a series of unique, highly branched aliphatic hydrocarbons ranging from highly volatile, low viscosity liquids to non-volatile viscous materials. The low viscosity grades have excellent makeup removal properties and are differentiated by skin feel, spreadability and volatility. The high viscosity grades give high gloss and film forming properties, and are differentiated by product viscosity.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Sun Care
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Film Formers
- Visual Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Permethyl
- Functions
- Film Former, Gloss Enhancer, Occlusive
- Benefit Claims
Film Forming, Gloss Enhancement, High Viscosity, Pigment Wetting, Shine Enhancing, Spreadability; Film Forming; Gloss Enhancement; High Viscosity; Pigment Wetting; Shine Enhancing; Spreadability
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Benefits
Adds spreadability and shine; Grades can be blended to achieve target spreadability or volatility; Can improve pigment dispersion; Can aid in long wear performance
- Use Levels
- 1 - 70%
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Compatibility
Low viscosity Permethyl products contain highly branched-chain aliphatic hydrocarbons. Due to their solvency characteristics, certain types of containers should be avoided.
- Application Format
- Leave On
- Powder
- Stick
- Handling
Store in cool dry conditions in well-sealed containers.
- Formulation Guideline
Typical use level: 1 -70%; Can be used in different product forms; emulsion, stick, powder; Can be used as the sole oil phase of an emulsion, or together with other emollients.; Can be used as a binder in pressed powder formulations; Can be used in anhydrous formulations; For high viscosity grades, no temperature limitations on processing
- Cosmetics
- Compact Powder
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Film Former
- Gloss Enhancer
- Occlusive
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.89 | — |
| Refractive Index | 1.505 | — |
| Viscosity (at 100°C) | 230 | cSt |
Table 2 of 2
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Polyisobutene | 100 | % |
