- Isohexadecane achieved full EFfCI GMP certification in October 2022.
- Isododecane will be fully certified by September 2023 after investments in early 2023.
- Certification was granted by DQS CFS.
- EFfCI GMP ensures quality and safety in cosmetic ingredient production.
Certification Achievement
INEOS Oligomers' manufacturing site in Cologne, Germany, has received the EFfCI GMP certification for cosmetic ingredients. This certification was granted by DQS CFS, an independent certification body.
EFfCI GMP Standards
The EFfCI (European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients) GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certification ensures consistent quality monitoring and assurance systems in cosmetic ingredient production. This is crucial for the safety and quality of products like isohexadecane and isododecane.
Product Certification Timeline
Isohexadecane achieved full EFfCI GMP certification in October 2022. For isododecane, approved investments in the first half of 2023 will lead to full certification by September 2023 at the latest.
Product Applications
Isohexadecane is a clear, colorless, hydrophobic, and odorless liquid with emollient properties, used in products like face and eye make-up cleansers, skin care, and foundation creams. Isododecane, also clear and odorless, is used as an emollient in make-up products such as long-wear lipsticks and foundations, providing a lightweight matte finish and minimizing color transfer.
