C9-20 Isoalkane
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
C9-20 Isoalkane
What does it do?
C9-20 Isoalkane is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
C9-20 Isoalkane 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 C9-20 Isoalkane?
C9-20 Isoalkane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C9-20 Isoalkane
Is C9-20 Isoalkane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. C9-20 Isoalkane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C9-20 Isoalkane do in cosmetic products?
C9-20 Isoalkane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
What is the CAS number of C9-20 Isoalkane?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C9-20 Isoalkane is 2288769-60-6 (generic).
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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: 12/10/2020