Allowed in EU

N-Heptadecane

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

What is it?

n-Heptadecane

What does it do?

N-Heptadecane is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

N-Heptadecane 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 N-Heptadecane?

N-Heptadecane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. n-Heptadecane

Is N-Heptadecane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. N-Heptadecane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does N-Heptadecane do in cosmetic products?

N-Heptadecane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.

What is the CAS number of N-Heptadecane?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for N-Heptadecane is 629-78-7.

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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: 02/03/2011