C8-10 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Naphtha (petroleum) hydrodesulfurized heavy. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from catalytic hydrodesulfurization.. It consists of aromatic hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C8-10.
What does it do?
C8-10 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons 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
C8-10 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons 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 C8-10 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons?
C8-10 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Naphtha (petroleum) hydrodesulfurized heavy. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from catalytic hydrodesulfurization.. It consists of aromatic hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C8-10.
Is C8-10 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. C8-10 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C8-10 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons do in cosmetic products?
C8-10 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.
What is the CAS number of C8-10 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C8-10 Alkane/cycloalkane/aromatic Hydrocarbons is 64742-82-1.
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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