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Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
AKA “C6-20 Olefin”
Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated poly (C6-20 Olefin)
Ingredient · Abrasive · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 olefin) is a polymer synthesized from hydrogenated C6-20 olefins
CAS #
69430-35-9
Form
Powder
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Functions
Abrasive
Viscosity Controlling
Physical Exfoliant
Controls Viscosity
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Gently polishes surface
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed for cosmetics in the 20th century as an alternative to volatile or unstable natural oils. Provides non-greasy moisture and improved texture stability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmet
International journal of toxicology, 2008
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Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmet
International journal of toxicology, 2008
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Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel on the on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin)
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Polybutene
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Polydecene
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Polydodecene
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Polystyrene/Hydrogenated Polyisopentene Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Skin moisturization by hydrogenated polyisobutene--quantitative and visual evaluation.
Dayan N, Sivalenka R, Chase J
Journal of cosmetic science, 2009
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Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrogenated Polybutene
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrogenated Polydecene
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR