Sustainable Green Emollients: Plant Alkanes Replacing Volatile Silicones (Engineering Review 2020)
Green Chemistry & Cosmetic Raw Material R&D · Cosmetic Engineering & Science
Transitioning from petroleum-derived volatile cyclosiloxanes (D5, D6) to circular, bio-based hydrocarbons.
Engineering Mechanism & Kinetic Flowchart
Fermentation-Derived Hemisqualane (C13-15 Alkane)
Engineered through the yeast fermentation of renewable sugarcane, this branched isoalkane replicates the low surface tension, volatility, and feather-light dry slip of D5 silicone without aquatic toxicity.
Spreading Cascade Optimization
Blending fast-spreading polar esters with slow-spreading vegetable triglycerides establishes a continuous sensory cascade: instant spreadability on initial rub-out transitioning to long-lasting barrier comfort.
OECD 301 Ready Biodegradability
Modern sustainable inputs must achieve > 60% mineralization into CO2 and water within a 10-day window under OECD 301 guidelines, preventing persistent micro-pollutants in wastewater.
Prof. Cristiano Ricardo
Pharmacist-Biochemist · Specialist in Cosmetic Engineering & Dermato-Pharmacology · Published on October 16, 2020 at 18:30
Pharmacist-Biochemist · Specialist in Cosmetic Engineering & Dermato-Pharmacology · Published on October 16, 2020 at 18:30
