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Lighter Emollient Profile
Adds softness and cushion while helping the finished product avoid an overly heavy or greasy after-feel.
Fermentation-Derived Emollient
BioSyn-Squalane
INCI name: Squalane
CAS No. 111-01-3
LIGHTWEIGHT EMOLLIENCE WITH A SUGAR-DERIVED FERMENTATION ROUTE
Lightweight Emollience
Smooth Glide and Spread
Soft After-Feel
Assay ≥98%
Sugar-Derived Fermentation Route
Natural Origin Index =1
BioSyn-Squalane gives skincare, color-cosmetic and hair-care formulas a lighter, smoother emollient profile. The ≥98% Squalane grade combines easy spread, soft after-feel and moisture comfort with a sugar-derived fermentation route.
Superior Efficacy
Delivers stronger performance compared with conventional oils.
Smooth glide
Improves spread and after-feel.
≥98%
Squalane assay specification.
Product Identity
BioSyn-Squalane Specification Snapshot
Identity, supply route and functional role of the BioSyn-Squalane grade.
| Product Name | BioSyn-Squalane | INCI Name | Squalane |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAS No. | 111-01-3 | Supply Route | Sugar-derived fermentation |
| Assay | ≥98% | Formula Phase | Oil phase |
| Primary Function | Emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient | Sensory Role | Lightweight spreadability and soft after-feel |
Better Spread and Slip
Helps oils, emulsions and color formulas glide more evenly during application.
One Sensory Tool, Many Categories
Use the same emollient story across skincare, color cosmetics and hair-care oil systems.
Product Advantages
Why Choose BioSyn-Squalane
BioSyn-Squalane is designed for formulas where skin feel and spread are as important as basic emollience.
| Lightweight Skin Feel | Adds emollience and softness without pushing the finished product toward an overly rich after-feel. |
|---|---|
| Smooth Spread | Helps improve glide and even application across oils, emulsions and color-cosmetic textures. |
| Moisture Comfort | Supports formulas designed to reduce dry feel and leave skin feeling conditioned. |
| Broad Formula Fit | Works as an oil-phase emollient in face oils, serums, creams, lotions, color cosmetics and hair-care oils. |
| Sugar-Derived Route | Produced from a sugar feedstock through fermentation rather than the olive-derived route associated with some squalane grades. |
| Defined Assay | Squalane assay of at least 98% for the BioSyn grade. |
Performance
Sensory Advantages Across Cosmetic Formats
BioSyn-Squalane can tune how a formula moves, cushions and finishes on skin or hair, making it useful well beyond a basic oil-phase filler.
Reliable Quality
High-purity squalane helps deliver consistent performance and excellent formulation compatibility.
Sustainable & Vegan
Sourced from renewable plant-based materials, offering a sustainable and animal-free alternative.
Elegant Skin Feel
Provides a lightweight, silky touch with smooth spreadability and a non-heavy finish.
Format Versatility
Fits anhydrous products as well as the oil phase of emulsions and color cosmetics.
Face Oils
Add softness and glide while keeping the sensory direction light and elegant.
Creams and Lotions
Tune slip, cushion and after-feel in the emulsion oil phase.
Color Cosmetics
Improve spread and application feel in oil-containing complexion and lip formats.
Hair Care
Support smoother application and a conditioned feel in hair oils and leave-on products.
Application
BioSyn-Squalane Formulation Guide
Treat BioSyn-Squalane as a sensory design tool: set the level by desired slip, richness and after-feel.
- Choose the target feel Decide whether the product needs faster spread, lighter after-feel, more cushion or a softer finish.
- Blend through the oil phase Add to a compatible oil phase or anhydrous blend and assess how it changes flow and application.
- Balance the emollient system Adjust alongside esters, plant oils, silicones, pigments and fragrance rather than judging it in isolation.
- Check long-term sensory quality Monitor odor, oxidation stability, viscosity, phase behavior and package compatibility over shelf-life testing.
Formula Systems to Evaluate
Face oils
Serums
Creams
Lotions
Color cosmetics
Hair-care oils
The most useful level is the one that reaches the intended sensory profile in the complete oil blend; confirm it through side-by-side prototypes.
Documents and Support
BioSyn-Squalane Technical Documents and Formulation Support
Technical files, formulation guidance, samples and commercial information are available for product development and purchasing decisions.
Best Product Fit
Where It Fits Best
Best fit when a formula needs soft emollience and smoother spread without an overly rich sensory finish.
Technical Files to Request
Request technical files, batch information and formulation guidance for product evaluation.
FAQ
BioSyn-Squalane FAQ
Practical answers about sensory use, source route and formula fit.
Is BioSyn-Squalane olive-derived?
No. BioSyn-Squalane is sugar-derived through fermentation.
How is BioSyn-Squalane different from Vegetable Squalane?
BioSyn-Squalane is the sugar-derived fermentation grade with assay ≥98%. Vegetable Squalane follows a different plant-oil route and should be evaluated as a separate grade.
Where does BioSyn-Squalane add the most sensory value?
It is especially useful where smoother spread, softer after-feel and lower perceived heaviness matter, including face oils, emulsions, complexion products and hair oils.
How should I choose the use level?
Build side-by-side prototypes and set the level by the desired balance of glide, cushion, richness and after-feel. Then verify oxidation stability and packaging compatibility.
What documents can I request?
Request the current TDS, SDS/MSDS, specification, recent COA, manufacturing-route statement, substantiated sustainability documents, sample, MOQ and quotation.
