A plant-derived, oil-soluble emollient for lightweight softness, smooth slip and versatile cosmetic textures.
Develop facial oils, creams, lip care and hair products with plant-derived Squalane, a clear emollient for soft feel and elegant slip. Blend it into the oil phase and emulsify correctly when water is present. Confirm sensory, stability and package compatibility before scale-up.
- Supports soft, smooth-feeling and conditioned-skin claims
- Fits dry-feel, softness and lightweight-emollience concepts
- Suitable for facial oils, emulsions, balms, lip care, makeup and hair care
- Available in practical development sizes with a bulk inquiry pathway
Product Specifications
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Specification |
Product information |
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Product name |
Plant-Derived Squalane |
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INCI |
Squalane [R1] |
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CAS number |
111-01-3 [R1] |
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Molecular formula |
C30H62 [R1] |
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Molecular weight |
422.81 g/mol [R1] |
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Commercial form |
Clear, colorless to pale-yellow liquid |
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Formulation role |
Oil-soluble emollient for skin, hair and color-cosmetic concepts |
Key Benefits
Typical Applications
- Lightweight facial oils and oil serums
- Moisturizers, creams, lotions and gel-creams
- Lip balms, lip oils, foundations and makeup primers
- Hair serums, conditioners and shine-focused products
- Body oils and body-care products where light emollience is a priority
Quick Formulation Guide
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Parameter |
Typical formulation guidance |
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Development use level |
typical 1–10% starting range; anhydrous products may use higher levels after review. [R2–R5] |
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Solubility strategy |
Oil soluble and water-insoluble. Add to the oil phase or an anhydrous emollient blend. [R4–R5] |
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Dispersion |
Blend with other emollients using effective mixing; use an appropriate emulsifier when the formula contains water. |
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Process control |
Avoid unnecessary prolonged heat |
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Sensory / tolerance |
Evaluate spread, slip, after-feel, oiliness, skin tolerance and total emollient load. |
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Preservation |
The ingredient does not preserve the formula. Use a validated system appropriate to the final product. |
Why Source From Us
- Start with samples scale to bulk orders – one supplier from trial to production: Validate with lab samples, then scale to commercial volumes – same quality, same team. No re-qualification, no project delays.
- Formulation support that actually helps – not just a data sheet: We give you hands-on guidance on solubility, temperature, pH, and compatibility. A real formulation partner, not a catalog.
- Reliable supply chain – consistent quality, on-time delivery, batch after batch: Own manufacturing facilities plus long-term partnerships with audited upstream producers ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Full documentation with every shipment. No "sample passes, bulk fails"
- Export-ready documentation – compliance, customs, cleared：Complete technical documentation packages – COA, MSDS, TDS, stability data – batch-specific and regulatory-ready. We handle the paperwork so your compliance and procurement teams can focus on formulation
Recommended Ingredient Pairings
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Recommended ingredient |
Why it pairs well |
Product concept |
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Ceramides |
Complements barrier-support and comfort concepts. |
Barrier-support cream |
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Cholesterol |
Supports a skin-lipid positioning direction. |
Lipid-rich recovery cream |
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Tocopherol |
Supports oxidation control in oil systems. |
Antioxidant facial oil |
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Jojoba Oil |
Adds botanical slip and emollience. |
Nourishing facial oil |
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
Lightens feel and improves spread. |
Lightweight body oil |
Research & References
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