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Permethyl® HPIB-6
- CAS Number
- 40921-86-661693-08-1
- INCI Name
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Permethyl® HPIB-6 is a highly branched saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon emollient which gives a rich feel. It can be blended with other emollients to “dialin” texture.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
- Color Cosmetics
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
- Conditioners & Emollients
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Permethyl
- Functions
- Emollient
- Benefit Claims
Cushioning Effect, Dispersing, Emolliency, Enhanced Slip, Low Viscosity, Moisturizing, Rich Feel, Shine Enhancing; Cushioning Effect; Dispersing; Emolliency; Enhanced Slip; Low Viscosity; Moisturizing; Rich Feel; Shine Enhancing
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Benefits
- Increases cushion and slip
- Moisturizing feel
- Shine enhancer
- Substitute for squalane
- Use Levels
- 1 - 60%
- Appearance
- Clear colorless liquid
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Compatibility
- Not sensitive to temperature
- Not sensitive to pH
- No known incompatibilities
- Application Format
- Leave On
- Powder
- Stick
- Handling
Store in cool dry conditions in well-sealed containers.
- Formulation Guideline
Typical use level: 1-60%; Can be used in different product forms; stick, powder, emulsion; No restrictions on processing
- Skin Care Applications
- Moisturizers
- Cosmetics
- Compact Powder
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Emollient
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Refractive Index | 1.45 - 1.46 | — |
| Specific Gravity | 0.81 - 0.83 | — |
| Viscosity (at 37.8°C) | 19 - 23 | cSt |
Table 2 of 2
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | 100 | w/w% |
