C12-20 Isoparaffin
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Alkanes, C12-20-iso
What does it do?
C12-20 Isoparaffin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
C12-20 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 C12-20 Isoparaffin?
C12-20 Isoparaffin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Alkanes, C12-20-iso
Is C12-20 Isoparaffin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. C12-20 Isoparaffin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C12-20 Isoparaffin do in cosmetic products?
C12-20 Isoparaffin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
What is the CAS number of C12-20 Isoparaffin?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C12-20 Isoparaffin is 222400-21-7.
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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