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Shell Silk Alkane G10

Supplied byShell Lubricants- Last Updated on Mar 30, 2026

C18-50 Isoalkane (Formerly C18-50 Isoparaffin). Shell Silk Alkane G10 by Shell Lubricants is an emollient, thickener and solubilizer. It also acts as rheology modifier, dispersing and conditioning agent. It has low viscosity and is derived from proprietary gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology. It helps reduce hair breakage and split ends while enhancing skin barrier protection.
  • It is a highly pure, easy to spread, mineral-oil and silicon-oil free grade that provides high stability against UV.
  • It exhibits smoothness, softness and silkiness with non-greasy and non-sticky after feel.
  • It improves manageability and strengthens hair.
  • It is readily biodegradable, low in ecotoxicity to water, soil, birds and plants.
  • It provides moisturizing, anti-frizz and anti-static effects.
  • It is recommended for use in skin-, sun-, body-, lip- and hair care applications.
  • Shell Silk Alkane G10 is suitable for cleansers, make up removers and cosmetic products.
  • It is vegan verified and complies with FDA 21 CFR 178.3620(a), FDA 21 CFR 172.878, European, U.S., and German Pharmacopoeias.
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