Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Function
While squalane can be found in small quantities in sebaceous secretions (sebum), it is squalene that is most commonly found in nature, most notably in the livers of sharks and is used an emollient in cosmetic products.
Synonyms
Cetiol SQ K [SQUALANE]; Squalane NF [Dermane 20]; Squalane NF [Shark Derived]; T/N Dermane & Dermane 20; Dodecahydrosqualene
Storage
Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool,dry araea. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Packages
- 150 kg. Steel Drum
Industry
- Cosmetics
Product Class
- Emollient & ester
- moisturizer
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 70 RV 2.15
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: 218 øC (424 øF)
- Melting Point: -38 øC (-36 øF)
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 422.81 g/mol