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Shell Silk Alkane G18

Supplied byShell Lubricants- Last Updated on May 6, 2026

Shell Silk Alkane G18 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 is a highly pure, easy to spread, mineral-oil and silicon-oil free grade that provides high stability against UV.
  • It provides moisturizing, anti-frizz and anti-static effects.
  • It exhibits smoothness, softness and silkiness with non-greasy and non-sticky after feel.
  • It helps reduce hair breakage and split ends while enhancing skin barrier protection.
  • It improves manageability and strengthens hair.
  • It is readily biodegradable, low in ecotoxicity to water, soil, birds and plants.
  • It is recommended for use in skin-, sun-, lip- and hair care applications.
  • Shell Silk Alkane G18 is suitable for odor neutral formulas, make up 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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