Isohexadecane
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Isohexadecane is a branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 16 carbons.
What does it do?
Isohexadecane 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
Isohexadecane 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 Isohexadecane?
Isohexadecane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Isohexadecane is a branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 16 carbons.
Is Isohexadecane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Isohexadecane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Isohexadecane do in cosmetic products?
Isohexadecane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Isohexadecane?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Isohexadecane is 4390-04-9, 60908-77-2, 93685-80-4.
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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: 11/11/2020