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C12-15 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons

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

What is it?

Solvent naphtha (petroleum) heavy aromatic. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from distillation of aromatic streams. It consists predominantly of aromatic hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C12-15

What does it do?

C12-15 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons 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

C12-15 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons 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 C12-15 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons?

C12-15 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Solvent naphtha (petroleum) heavy aromatic. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from distillation of aromatic streams. It consists predominantly of aromatic hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C12-15

Is C12-15 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. C12-15 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does C12-15 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons do in cosmetic products?

C12-15 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.

What is the CAS number of C12-15 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C12-15 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons is 64742-94-5.

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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