Allowed in EU

C10-13 Isoparaffin

A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Alkanes, C10-13-iso

What does it do?

C10-13 Isoparaffin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Solvent

    dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

C10-13 Isoparaffin 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 C10-13 Isoparaffin?

C10-13 Isoparaffin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Alkanes, C10-13-iso

Is C10-13 Isoparaffin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. C10-13 Isoparaffin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does C10-13 Isoparaffin do in cosmetic products?

C10-13 Isoparaffin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.

What is the CAS number of C10-13 Isoparaffin?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C10-13 Isoparaffin is 68551-17-7.

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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: 15/10/2010