C11-15 Alkane/cycloalkane
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Alkanes and cycloalkanes, C11-15
What does it do?
C11-15 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
C11-15 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 C11-15 Alkane/cycloalkane?
C11-15 Alkane/cycloalkane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Alkanes and cycloalkanes, C11-15
Is C11-15 Alkane/cycloalkane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. C11-15 Alkane/cycloalkane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C11-15 Alkane/cycloalkane do in cosmetic products?
C11-15 Alkane/cycloalkane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010