Is C22-28 Alkane safe in cosmetics?
C22-28 Alkane has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
C22-28 Alkane
INCI: C22-28 ALKANE
C22-28 Alkane (CAS | 🔴 RED) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding, emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, skin protecting, viscosity. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Binding, emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, skin protecting, viscosity controlling
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not formally calculated. Read-across from analogous alkane mixtures required for CPSR.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C22-28 Alkane.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for C22-28 Alkane — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C22-28 Alkane allowed in the EU?
C22-28 Alkane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C22-28 Alkane do in cosmetics?
C22-28 Alkane functions as: Binding, emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, skin protecting, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | 🔴 RED.
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