C14-16 Isoparaffin
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
C14-16 Isoparaffin is a mixture of branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbons with 14 to 16 carbons in the alkyl chain
What does it do?
C14-16 Isoparaffin 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
C14-16 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 C14-16 Isoparaffin?
C14-16 Isoparaffin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C14-16 Isoparaffin is a mixture of branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbons with 14 to 16 carbons in the alkyl chain
Is C14-16 Isoparaffin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. C14-16 Isoparaffin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C14-16 Isoparaffin do in cosmetic products?
C14-16 Isoparaffin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.
What is the CAS number of C14-16 Isoparaffin?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C14-16 Isoparaffin is 1174918-46-7.
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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: 22/06/2016