Sonneborn Alkanes offer the versatility, compatibility and safety required in formulating high-performing personal care products that deliver peace of mind backed by favorable skin and ocular test results.
Clean, odorless, inert, and UV and thermally stable, Sonneborn alkane products are a complete alternative to silicone in personal care products, while maintaining or improving your product’s sensory characteristics with a dry, silky after-feel.
Available globally, these products offer distinct advantages - including protective barrier properties and the capacity to be an excellent vehicle for other key ingredients. With a comparable volatility profile to dimethicone (5 cSt), where greater volatility is preferred the addition of a small amount of solvent such as isododecane can increase the profile.
Refined mixture of alkanes offering enhanced skin-feel for personal care applications.
Alkane blend ideal for use as lightweight, colorless alternative to D5 silicones in personal care.
Renewable white alkane to support your sustainability journey.
Why Sonneborn?
With world-class expertise, exceptional service, flexible manufacturing capabilities and state-of-the-art production, you've got a confident, capable partner on your side.
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