The cosmetic market is in a continual search for more innovative, functional and environmentally-friendly ingredients.

This statement is especially true for the hair care market, seeking alternatives for silicone oils. Globally, the number of silicone-free shampoo launches has increased in recent years: 56% of the shampoos launched do not contain silicone. Moreover, 13% claim “siliconefree” (source Mintel). 


Some of these mythical oils are now limited by regulation. This is the case of both D4 and D5. These materials are now limited to 0.1% in the rinse-off products due to their very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) nature. D4 is also considered a persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) substance. In addition to being non-biodegradable, silicone oils also have an impact on the environment due to their industrial production process which has a high carbon footprint.


Emosmart™ and Emogreen™, which have received several industry awards, are readily biodegradable and endowed with sensory attractiveness and hair care efficiency. These two emollient ranges respond to both market and consumers’ demand. 


Readily biodegradable and high purity alkanes


Emosmart and Emogreen are readily biodegradable, fluid, inert oils. The patented production process enables the creation of high purity products. These neutral alkanes (inert and non-polar) are compatible with extreme formulation conditions. They are not sensitive to oxidation, pH change or oxidizing/reducing media. 


The Emogreen range is based on sustainable vegetable biomass (the non GMO initial raw material is traceable to plantations and covered by a Mass Balance certificate according to RSPO). The range is COSMOS approved and NATRUE certified. 


Table 1 details the main characteristics of the six different grades composing these two ranges.


source from https://www.personalcaremagazine.com