Allowed in EU

C18-24 Isoparaffin

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

What is it?

C18-24 Isoparaffin is a mixture of branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbons with 18 to 24 carbons in the alkyl chain.

What does it do?

C18-24 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

C18-24 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 C18-24 Isoparaffin?

C18-24 Isoparaffin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C18-24 Isoparaffin is a mixture of branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbons with 18 to 24 carbons in the alkyl chain.

Is C18-24 Isoparaffin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. C18-24 Isoparaffin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does C18-24 Isoparaffin do in cosmetic products?

C18-24 Isoparaffin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.

What is the CAS number of C18-24 Isoparaffin?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C18-24 Isoparaffin is 1437280-85-7.

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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