Allowed in EU

C13-16 Isoparaffin

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

What is it?

Alkanes, C13-16-iso

What does it do?

C13-16 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

C13-16 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 C13-16 Isoparaffin?

C13-16 Isoparaffin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Alkanes, C13-16-iso

Is C13-16 Isoparaffin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. C13-16 Isoparaffin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does C13-16 Isoparaffin do in cosmetic products?

C13-16 Isoparaffin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.

What is the CAS number of C13-16 Isoparaffin?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C13-16 Isoparaffin is 68551-20-2.

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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