INCI Name
C15-19 Alkanes
Functions
3 Roles
Sustainability
8/10
Category
emollients
What It Does
C15-19 Alkanes, commercially known as Emogreen L19, is a bio-based blend of straight and branched-chain hydrocarbons derived from renewable plant sources such as sugarcane. Unlike petroleum-derived mineral oils or silicones, it offers a clean, dry, non-greasy skin feel with excellent spreadability, making it a popular sustainable alternative in premium formulations. Formulators choose it for its outstanding compatibility with UV filters and pigments, its ability to replace cyclopentasiloxane (D5) in sensory-driven formulations, and its strong environmental credentials including ready biodegradability.
Technical Properties
Ionic Charge
nonionic
Molecular charge type
Viscosity Effect
thinning
Impact on formula thickness
Foaming Ability
none
Lather generation
Ingredient Compatibility
Works Well With
Avoid Combining
Sustainability Profile
Sustainability Score
Biodegradability
readily biodegradable
Source
plant-derived
Feedstock
Sugarcane-derived via catalytic conversion of renewable fatty acids or sugars, producing a bio-based hydrocarbon fraction
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- C15-19 Alkanes
- Common Name
- C15-19 Alkane (Emogreen L19)
- Category
- emollients