Squalane is an excellent moisturizer and lubricant, it softens and smoothes the skin while also replenishing skin lipids. Its compatibility with skin lipids can be attributed to the fact that human sebum is made up of 25 percent squalane. Squalane has traditionally been obtained by hydrogenation of shark liver oil or other natural oils. Components found in fish oils may reduce skin irritation and allergic responses. It can also be derived from plant sources or synthetically manufactured.
| Item | Specification | ||
| Appearance: | Colorless Transparent Liquid | ||
| Iodine value | ≤3.5g/100g | ||
| Sapon Value | ≤0.5mg KOH/g | ||
| Insoluble impurities | ≤0.2% | ||
| Residue of solvents | ≤ 1.0% | ||
| Acid value (KOH) | ≤ 0.10mg KOH/g | ||
| Heavy Metals | ≤15mg/kg | ||
| As | ≤2.0mg/kg | ||
| Peroxide value | ≤3.0mmol/kg | ||
| Chromaticity | ≤0.4% | ||
| Assay by HPLC: | ≥98% | ||
