Jeechem NDA alkanes are naturally-derived high purity alkanes derived from vegetable feedstocks, engineered specifically for their properties and performance. Their velvety softness is dramatically beneficial in color and decorative cosmetics where they act as solvents, carriers, dispersants, de-tackifiers, setting modifiers, and solubilizers, contributing functional solutions while simultaneously giving the formulator endless choices and the ability to impact feel, playtime, and touch. They can be used in sun care formulations to mitigate the greasy feel associated with sunscreens without compromising SPF Levels and to add a velvety, emollient feel. The Jeechem NDA Series is particularly adept in sun care applications contributing dispersability, soft cushion with adequate playtime, minimal “whitening effect”, and minimal greasiness. In hair care, Jeechem NDA alkanes can be used in place of silicone oils contributing emollience, shine, and transient conditioning in shampoos, conditioners, and rinses. They are ideal vehicles to replace more volatile iso-alkanes in styling gels (including heat-activated styling products). Jeechem NDA alkanes also act as co-dispersants and solvents in hair colorants, hair masks, pomades, and sculpting products.