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Shell Silk Alkane G6

Supplied byShell Lubricants- Last Updated on Mar 30, 2026

C18-24 Isoalkane (Formerly C18-24 Isoparaffin). Shell Silk Alkane G6 by Shell Lubricants is an emollient, dispersing and conditioning agent. It also acts as rheology modifier, thickener and solubilizer. It provides moisturizing, anti-frizz and anti-static effects. It has low viscosity and derived from proprietary gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology.
  • It offers smoothness, softness and silkiness with non-greasy and non-sticky feel.
  • It is easy to spread, mineral-oil and silicon-oil free grade.
  • It enhances skin barrier protection by boosting skin natural defense.
  • It improves manageability and strengthens hair.
  • It is highly pure that provides high stability against UV and helps to reduce hair breakage and split ends.
  • It is designed for use in skin-, sun-, body-, lip- and hair care applications.
  • It is also used in cleansers, make up removers and cosmetic products.
  • It is readily biodegradable, low in ecotoxicity to water, soil, birds and plants and vegan verified.
  • Shell Silk Alkane G6 complies with FDA 21 CFR 178.3620(a), FDA 21 CFR 172.878, as well as the European, U.S., and German Pharmacopoeias.
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