Chlorinated Paraffin
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin protecting, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Chlorinated Paraffin is a chlorinated mixture of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum
What does it do?
Chlorinated Paraffin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Chlorinated Paraffin 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 Chlorinated Paraffin?
Chlorinated Paraffin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Chlorinated Paraffin is a chlorinated mixture of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum
Is Chlorinated Paraffin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Chlorinated Paraffin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Chlorinated Paraffin do in cosmetic products?
Chlorinated Paraffin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin protecting, solvent, viscosity controlling.
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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