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Shell Silk Alkane G3

Supplied byShell Lubricants- Last Updated on Mar 30, 2026

C15-19 Isoalkane (Formerly C15-19 Isoparaffin). Shell Silk Alkane G3 by Shell Lubricants is a highly pure, biodegradable emollient, thickener, dispersing and conditioning agent. It also acts as rheology modifier and solubilizer. It is vegan verified and low in ecotoxicity to water, soil, birds and plants. It provides smoothness, softness and silkiness with non-greasy and non-sticky after feel.
  • It had low viscosity and is derived from proprietary gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology.
  • It exhibits enhanced skin barrier protection, moisturizing, anti-frizz and anti-static effects.
  • It deeply hydrates and possesses high purity and high stability against UV.
  • It is an easy to spread, mineral-oil and silicon-oil free grade.
  • It is suitable for use in skin-, sun-, body-, lip- and hair care applications.
  • It improves manageability and strengthens hair.
  • Shell Silk Alkane G3 is designed for deodorants, depilatories, water-less formulas and cleansers.
  • It is also used in odor-neutral formulas, makeup removers, and cosmetic products.
  • It complies with FDA 21 CFR 178.3620(a), FDA 21 CFR 172.878, European, U.S., and German Pharmacopoeias.
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