C9-11 Isoparaffin

INCI: C9-11 ISOPARAFFIN

CAS Number
68551-16-6
Function
Solvent, viscosity controlling, fragrance functional
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate — Oral LD50 >34.6 g/kg; 4-hr inhalation LC50 >21.4 mg/L; α2u-globulin nephropathy in male rats not relevant to humans

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Inhalation: restrict in aerosol products or ensure >99% particles >10 µm. Benzene content must be <1 ppm (C9-C13 aliphatic solvents typically <1 ppm).

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C9-11 Isoparaffin safe in cosmetics?

Inhalation: restrict in aerosol products or ensure >99% particles >10 µm. Benzene content must be <1 ppm (C9-C13 aliphatic solvents typically <1 ppm). The EU classifies C9-11 Isoparaffin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is C9-11 Isoparaffin allowed in the EU?

C9-11 Isoparaffin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C9-11 Isoparaffin do in cosmetics?

C9-11 Isoparaffin functions as: Solvent, viscosity controlling, fragrance functional. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68551-16-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for C9-11 Isoparaffin?

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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