Cosmetics & Personal Care Ingredient Catalog Collection: PARLEAM®
Collection description
PARLEAM® Series is a family of high-purity emollients based on hydrogenated polyisobutene, developed as a synthetic alternative to natural squalane. Available in multiple viscosity grades, PARLEAM® enables a wide range of textures—from light and airy to rich and luxurious—while providing excellent stability, elegant sensory properties, and formulation flexibility for skincare, haircare, and color cosmetic applications.
Structure
- INCI: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Chinese INCI: 氢化聚异丁烯
- Description: High-purity, colorless, odorless emollient with excellent stability and versatile sensory characteristics
Features
- High-purity synthetic emollient based on hydrogenated polyisobutene
- Colorless, odorless, and highly stable for a wide range of cosmetic formulations
- Available in seven viscosity grades to support diverse texture design
- Provides sensory characteristics similar to natural squalane
- PARLEAM® 3: Volatile grade with a light, airy feel
- PARLEAM® 4: Excellent cleansing performance and silicone compatibility
- PARLEAM® V, HV, and SV: High-viscosity grades that enhance richness, gloss, and adhesion
Applications
- Facial cleansers and makeup removers
- Two-phase cleansing formulations
- W/O sunscreen formulations
- Lotions and emulsions
- Skin creams and treatment products
- Hair conditioners and styling products
- Color cosmetics and makeup formulations
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PARLEAM® 3
INCI Name: HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENECAS: 68551-17-7Structure: Hydrocarbon -
PARLEAM® V
INCI Name: HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENECAS: 68937-10-0Structure: Hydrocarbon -
PARLEAM® SV
INCI Name: HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENECAS: 68937-10-0Structure: Hydrocarbon -
PARLEAM® HV
INCI Name: HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENECAS: 68937-10-0Structure: Hydrocarbon -
PARLEAM® 4
INCI Name: HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENECAS: 68551-20-2Structure: Hydrocarbon -
PARLEAM® LITE
INCI Name: HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENECAS: 68937-10-0Structure: Hydrocarbon -
PARLEAM® BH-300P
INCI Name: HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENECAS: 68937-10-0Structure: Hydrocarbon
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