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Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
AKA “C6-14 Olefin”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated poly (C6-14 Olefin)
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
C6-14-alkenes, homopolymers, hydrogenated Science: Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic olefin polymer developed in the mid-20th century for cosmetics. Designed to replace silicones and natural oils with a stable, lightweight emollient that doesn't oxidize.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmet
International journal of toxicology, 2008
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Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmet
International journal of toxicology, 2008
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Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel on the on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin)
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Polystyrene/Hydrogenated Polyisopentene Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Skin moisturization by hydrogenated polyisobutene--quantitative and visual evaluation.
Dayan N, Sivalenka R, Chase J
Journal of cosmetic science, 2009
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Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrogenated Polybutene
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrogenated Polydecene
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR