C17-26 Isoalkane

INCI: C17-26 ISOALKANE

CAS Number
Not assigned as a single CAS (UVCB — branched saturated hydrocarbons C17-26)
Function
Hair conditioning; skin conditioning; emollient; skin protecting; solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate by read-across from isoparaffin/hydrocarbon safety data

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

If petroleum-derived: confirm MOAH/MOSH compliance per SCCS guidance. Verify refining grade. Bio-based sources (e.g., from vegetable feedstock via hydrogenation) eliminate this concern.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C17-26 Isoalkane safe in cosmetics?

If petroleum-derived: confirm MOAH/MOSH compliance per SCCS guidance. Verify refining grade. Bio-based sources (e.g., from vegetable feedstock via hydrogenation) eliminate this concern. The EU classifies C17-26 Isoalkane as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is C17-26 Isoalkane allowed in the EU?

C17-26 Isoalkane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C17-26 Isoalkane do in cosmetics?

C17-26 Isoalkane functions as: Hair conditioning; skin conditioning; emollient; skin protecting; solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned as a single CAS (UVCB — branched saturated hydrocarbons C17-26).

What is the Margin of Safety for C17-26 Isoalkane?

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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