C13-14 Alkane

INCI: C13-14 ALKANE

CAS Number
Mixture — commonly cited as 246538-78-3 (bio-based) or supplier-specific; no single universal CAS
Function
Solvent, fragrance functional, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not formally calculated; systemic exposure considered negligible

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Verify purity specifications — petroleum-derived versions may contain MOAH/MOSH impurities. Bio-based (e.g., from coconut/palm) preferred for COSMOS compliance. Confirm supplier origin documentation.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C13-14 Alkane safe in cosmetics?

Verify purity specifications — petroleum-derived versions may contain MOAH/MOSH impurities. Bio-based (e.g., from coconut/palm) preferred for COSMOS compliance. Confirm supplier origin documentation. The EU classifies C13-14 Alkane as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is C13-14 Alkane allowed in the EU?

C13-14 Alkane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C13-14 Alkane do in cosmetics?

C13-14 Alkane functions as: Solvent, fragrance functional, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Mixture — commonly cited as 246538-78-3 (bio-based) or supplier-specific; no single universal CAS.

What is the Margin of Safety for C13-14 Alkane?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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