Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

C7-8 Isoparaffin

INCI: C7-8 ISOPARAFFIN

CAS Number
70024-92-9
Function
solvent, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed; safe as used. Highly purified branched aliphatic hydrocarbon C7-C8; non-irritating.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

cir
Verdict: unknown
NOAEL: 1000 mg/kg (not specified)
cir
Verdict: unknown
NOAEL: 2220 ppm (oral)

Expert Verdict

C7-8 Isoparaffin is approved for use in cosmetics as a solvent and viscosity controlling agent with excellent safety profile and no identified concerns.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C7-8 Isoparaffin safe in cosmetics?

C7-8 Isoparaffin is approved for use in cosmetics as a solvent and viscosity controlling agent with excellent safety profile and no identified concerns. The EU classifies C7-8 Isoparaffin as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is C7-8 Isoparaffin allowed in the EU?

C7-8 Isoparaffin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C7-8 Isoparaffin do in cosmetics?

C7-8 Isoparaffin functions as: solvent, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70024-92-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for C7-8 Isoparaffin?

adequate 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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