C10-12 Alkane/cycloalkane
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
C10-12 Alkane/Cycloalkane is a mixture of C10 to C12 straight-chain and cyclic hydrocarbons
What does it do?
C10-12 Alkane/cycloalkane is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
C10-12 Alkane/cycloalkane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is C10-12 Alkane/cycloalkane?
C10-12 Alkane/cycloalkane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C10-12 Alkane/Cycloalkane is a mixture of C10 to C12 straight-chain and cyclic hydrocarbons
Is C10-12 Alkane/cycloalkane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. C10-12 Alkane/cycloalkane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C10-12 Alkane/cycloalkane do in cosmetic products?
C10-12 Alkane/cycloalkane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.
What is the CAS number of C10-12 Alkane/cycloalkane?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C10-12 Alkane/cycloalkane is 64742-48-9.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 09/07/2019