PureSyn™ - Hydrogenated Poly C6-C14 olefins for personal care
PureSyn™ 2, 4 and 6 hydrogenated isoparaffinic hydrocarbon fluids — INCI hydrogenated poly (c6-c14) olefins — are ideal for use in formulations for personal care products. They’re a unique class of premium, high-purity fluids with features that set them apart from other hydrocarbon fluids such as mineral oils, petrolatum and polybutene.
PureSyn PAO products are bright and clear, and characterized as:
- Non-comedogenic
- Non-irritating
- Odorless
- Stable in high and low pH systems
When combined with other personal care ingredients, PureSyn PAO may impart a non-greasy or non-oily feel. Formulations can have an oil-free distinction.
Key benefits
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Broad spreadability range that can be used to customize skin feel
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Compatible with wide range of personal care ingredients
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Stable over broad pH range
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Solubility profiles allow significant formulation flexibility
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Easy formulation of acidic alpha- and beta-hydroxy acid creams as well as very high pH hair relaxers
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Oil and silicone free; non-comedogenic
Applications
Well-suited for use as:
- Emollients/lubricants
- Water resistant agents
- Occlusive barrier for moisturization
- Film formers
- Stable carrier fluids
- Solubilizers
- Glossing agents
PureSyn PAO fluids blend and bind well with a wide range of commonly used personal care and cosmetic ingredients. They provide excellent emollient and moisturizing characteristics in numerous product formulations, including:
- Cosmetics
- AHA/BHA products
- Hair relaxers
- Antiperspirant/deodorants
- Lotions and creams
- Sunscreens
- Moisturizers
- Gels
- Water-in-oil emulsions
Industries and applications
Featured resources
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PureSyn™ polyalphaolefin fact sheet
PureSyn™ 2, 4 and 6 hydrogenated isoparaffinic hydrocarbon fluids – INCI hydrogenated poly (c6-c14) olefins – are ideal for use in formulations for personal care products.
