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Table 1
Compared emollients characteristics.
| Emollient sructure | Origin | Viscosity at 20 °C (mPa.s) | Surface tension 20 °C (mN/m) | Flash point (°C) | Refractive index at 20 °C | Biodegradability (OECD 306) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15-19 alkane (mainly C15-16) | Renewable traceable palm oil | 4.5 | 23–28 | 135 | 1.433 | 80% readily biodegradable |
| C15-19 alkane (mainly C17-18) | 9 | 105 | 1.434 | 83% readily biodegradable | ||
| Linear (dimethicone) | Mineral | 350 | 21.1 (25 °C) | 318 | 1.403 | No |
| Volatile (cyclopentasiloxane & cyclohexasiloxane) | 6 | 18 (25 °C) | 77 | 1.398 | No |
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