Cosmetic Ingredient

Heptadecane, 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8,10,10,12,12,14,14,16,16-hexadecamethyl-

CAS 61693-08-1

Heptadecane, 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8,10,10,12,12,14,14,16,16-hexadecamethyl- (CAS 61693-08-1) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 6 fields
Name
Heptadecane, 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8,10,10,12,12,14,14,16,16-hexadecamethyl-
CAS Number
61693-08-1
DTXSID
DTXSID4074069
Molecular Formula
C33H68
InChI Key
UCUGLVJQUIRCPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
464.532102

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 5 records
Softener and conditionerViscosity modifierThickening agent

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
Europe; Personal care - make-up and relatedDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
emollient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include Heptadecane, 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8,10,10,12,12,14,14,16,16-hexadecamethyl-?

Heptadecane, 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8,10,10,12,12,14,14,16,16-hexadecamethyl- appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Europe; Personal care - make-up and related. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Heptadecane, 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8,10,10,12,12,14,14,16,16-hexadecamethyl- used in cosmetics?

Yes, Heptadecane, 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8,10,10,12,12,14,14,16,16-hexadecamethyl- is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Polyisobutene. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Heptadecane, 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8,10,10,12,12,14,14,16,16-hexadecamethyl- come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Heptadecane, 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8,10,10,12,12,14,14,16,16-hexadecamethyl- used outside industrial chemicals?

Heptadecane, 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8,10,10,12,12,14,14,16,16-hexadecamethyl- also appears in cosmetics databases.