Squalane

Squalane (CAS 111-01-3), also marketed under trade names Cosbiol and Robane, is a fully saturated hydrocarbon oil derived from squalene through hydrogenation. It functions as a stable emollient, carrier, and solvent across cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food applications. In personal care, it is used as an emollient base in facial oils, moisturizers, and hair serums. Its non-greasy skin feel and oxidative stability justify premium positioning over standard plant oils in high-end formulations.

Pharmaceutical formulators use it as a carrier oil in topical drug delivery systems and as an adjuvant component in injectable emulsion formulations. It provides excellent skin compatibility and stability for active ingredients. Food-grade material serves as a surface treatment agent and carrier for fat-soluble flavor compounds in encapsulation systems. It is valued for its inert nature and ability to protect sensitive compounds from oxidation.

In specialty lubricant and catalyst research applications, it functions as an inert hydrocarbon solvent. Thermal stability under process conditions is a primary selection factor for these industrial and technical uses. The product is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid in drum and IBC quantities. Established grades include cosmetic-grade, food-grade (FCC), and pharmaceutical-grade material meeting USP and Ph. Eur. specifications.

Sourcing origin, such as plant-derived sugarcane or olive versus shark-derived, is a commercially significant distinction. This choice affects regulatory compliance, sustainability claims, and overall supply chain transparency.