Is C14-16 Isoparaffin safe in cosmetics?
C14-16 Isoparaffin has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
C14-16 Isoparaffin
INCI: C14-16 ISOPARAFFIN
C14-16 Isoparaffin (CAS 68551-20-2 (Alkanes, C13-16-iso-; covers the C14-16 range)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent; Viscosity Decreasing Agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
68551-20-2 (Alkanes, C13-16-iso-; covers the C14-16 range)
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Function
Solvent; Viscosity Decreasing Agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is C14-16 Isoparaffin allowed in the EU?
C14-16 Isoparaffin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C14-16 Isoparaffin do in cosmetics?
C14-16 Isoparaffin functions as: Solvent; Viscosity Decreasing Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68551-20-2 (Alkanes, C13-16-iso-; covers the C14-16 range).
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