Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
-103 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
545 u00b0F at 25 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
density
0.8584 at 68 u00b0F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float
solubility
less than 1 mg/mL at 66 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
flash_point
greater than 235 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Health Hazard
- H304 (73.6%): May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways [Danger Aspiration hazard]
- H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways [Danger Aspiration hazard]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 111-02-4 |
| IUPAC Name | (6E,10E,14E,18E)-2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosa-2,6,10,14,18,22-hexaene |
| InChI Key | YYGNTYWPHWGJRM-AAJYLUCBSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 638072 |
| INCI Name | SQUALENE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
A lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer that hydrates, softens, and protects the skin barrier. Ideal for all skin types and widely used in skincare products.