C15-19 Alkane
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
C15-C19 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 15 to 19 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
What does it do?
C15-19 Alkane 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
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
C15-19 Alkane is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 875Distillates), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Classification: (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen.
Frequently asked questions
What is C15-19 Alkane?
C15-19 Alkane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C15-C19 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 15 to 19 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
Is C15-19 Alkane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. C15-19 Alkane is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C15-19 Alkane do in cosmetic products?
C15-19 Alkane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.
What is the CAS number of C15-19 Alkane?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C15-19 Alkane is 64742-46-7.
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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: 11/07/2019