C14-20 Alkane

INCI: C14-20 ALKANE

CAS Number
None assigned (UVCB mixture); related CAS 64771-72-8 (Paraffins, petroleum, normal C5-20)
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate โ€” No systemic toxicity at limit doses; LD50 values well above threshold

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Mild irritation possible at โ‰ฅ75% concentration under occlusion; ensure <2% aromatic impurities and <1 ppm benzene

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C14-20 Alkane safe in cosmetics?

Mild irritation possible at โ‰ฅ75% concentration under occlusion; ensure <2% aromatic impurities and <1 ppm benzene The EU classifies C14-20 Alkane as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is C14-20 Alkane allowed in the EU?

C14-20 Alkane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C14-20 Alkane do in cosmetics?

C14-20 Alkane functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None assigned (UVCB mixture); related CAS 64771-72-8 (Paraffins, petroleum, normal C5-20).

What is the Margin of Safety for C14-20 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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