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High Performance Emollients

Luxtra emollients are exclusively produced from sustainably sourced plant-based feedstocks using an advanced technology platform. Pure, non-polar oils with exceptional moisturizing properties provide novel Clean Beauty ingredients.

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High Performance Emollients

Naturally-Sourced High Performance Emollients

A unique class of premium, ultra-high purity emollients with‘ luxurious aesthetics and offer ‘extra’ performance make   designer emollients ideally suited for hair, face and body products alike. 

Luxtra LIGHT
Exceptionally light & dry feeling oil with enahnced solvency and high slip and fluidity.
Luxtra PURE
Delicate oil with excellent penetration properties for added moisturizing, soothing and active delivery in personal care products.
Luxtra RICH
An unctuous oil without a greasy after feel, adds richness and nourishment with excellent spreadability to form an occlusive barrier for moisture retention.


FEATURES
CORE BENEFITS
Renewability
100% renewable carbon, biodegradable, and without any of the technical impurities typically found in. petroleum-based products.
Aesthetics
Luxutrious touch, Colorless liquid, Rich textures without greasy after feel
Solubility
Soluble in plant oils, mineral oils, cosmetic solvents
Insoluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol
Ease of Formulation
Non-comedogenic, readily forms stable emulsions, stable across a wide range of pH.


Typical Properties

PROPERTY
METHOD
LIGHT
PURE
RICH
Appearance
Visual
Colorless liquid
Colorless liquid
Colorless liquid
Density @ 15°C(kg/L)
ASTM D4052
0.783
0.819
0.835
Viscosity @ 20°C(cP)
ASTM D7042
3.5
36
121
Viscosity @ 37°C(cP)
ASTM D7042
2.3
16
47
Viscosity @ 60°C(cP)
ASTM D7042
1.6
8.3
22
Bromine No. (g Br2/100g)
ASTM D1159
71.2
<1
<1
Biodegradability (%)
OECD 301B
>70%
>60%
>20%
Biobased Carbon Content
ASTM D6866
100%
100%
100%
Naturally Derived Index
ISO 16128
1.000
0.995
0.995


Typical properties are average values only and do not constitute a specification. Minor variations that do not affect product performance are to be expected during normal manufacture.

Personal care applications: Skin, Sun & Body Care, Hair, Makeup, and Cleansers
Usage level: Up to 100%combine grades to create the precise aesthetic your customer desires
Inci designation: Isohexadeene (LIGHT), C32-54 Isoalkane (PURE & RICH)