Banned in EU

C14-19 Alkane

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

What is it?

C14-19 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 14 to 19 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.

What does it do?

C14-19 Alkane 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

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

C14-19 Alkane is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 764), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is C14-19 Alkane?

C14-19 Alkane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C14-19 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 14 to 19 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.

Is C14-19 Alkane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. C14-19 Alkane is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does C14-19 Alkane do in cosmetic products?

C14-19 Alkane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.

What is the CAS number of C14-19 Alkane?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C14-19 Alkane is 64741-76-0.

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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: 19/01/2018