Squalene

Product Description

Green Stone Swiss supplies high-purity, plant-derived Squalene manufactured under GMP-aligned process controls for professional skincare and hair-care formulators. Each lot is released with batch-consistent assay, full technical documentation, and free sample support. Direct factory supply covers bulk demand for facial oils, barrier creams, and lightweight emollient systems.

Squalene (C₃₀H₅₀, CAS 111-02-4) is a polyunsaturated triterpene hydrocarbon naturally present in human sebum. It functions as a skin-conditioning emollient and refatting lipid, helping replenish surface lipids, support a soft, low-residue skin feel, and limit transepidermal water loss in leave-on systems. Unlike hydrogenated Squalane, Squalene retains six double bonds, so it is more oxidation-sensitive and should be protected from heat, light, and air during processing and storage.

Brands specifying skin-identical lipid systems use plant-derived Squalene as a high-purity oil-phase building block, distinct from shark-liver grades. GSS supplies bulk quantities with COA and TDS support so procurement and R&D teams can qualify the grade for serums, creams, balms, and hair-conditioning oils with documented formulation compatibility.

Product Specification

• INCI Name: Squalene
• CAS No.: 111-02-4
• Molecular Formula: C₃₀H₅₀
• Molecular Weight: 410.72 Da
• Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
• Purity: Typical ≥95%; higher assay Available upon request
• Solubility: Miscible with oils, esters, and hydrocarbons; insoluble in water
• Suggested pH: 5.0–7.0 in finished emulsions
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place; protect from light, heat, and air

Key Benefits & Applications

Squalene is a skin-identical polyunsaturated lipid used as a lightweight emollient and refatting agent in professional barrier-care and moisturizing formulas.

• Replenishes sebum-like surface lipids and supports a soft, low-residue emollient feel
• Helps limit transepidermal water loss in leave-on creams, facial oils, and serums
• Suitable for barrier-care emulsions, anhydrous oils, balms, and hair-conditioning systems
• Plant-derived grades support vegan and sustainability-led lipid specifications
• Typical use level: 1–10% in leave-on formulas; higher anhydrous levels Available upon request

Formulation Guidelines

Add Squalene in the oil phase and protect the unsaturated lipid from oxidation to maintain color, odor, and batch consistency.

• Suggested Use Level: Typical 1–10% in leave-on formulas; higher levels in anhydrous oils Available upon request
• pH Range: Suggested 5.0–7.0 in finished emulsions
• Addition: Incorporate in the oil phase; Suggested process temperature below 70°C; minimize prolonged air and light exposure
• Stability: Oxidatively sensitive versus Squalane; pair with oil-phase antioxidants and keep containers tightly closed
• Combine with Ceramide Np Powder for complementary lipid-matrix and sebum-identical barrier support.