Sesqui-C12-16 Alkanes
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sesqui-(C8-10 Alkyl) C12-16 Alkanes is a branched hydrocarbon produced by the condensation of a mixture of capryl and lauryl alcohols to yield a mixture of Guerbet alcohols, followed by dehydration, and hydrogenation. This produces a mixture of C12-16 alkanes with one or two C8-10 alkyl substituents.
What does it do?
Sesqui-C12-16 Alkanes 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 conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Sesqui-C12-16 Alkanes is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 881), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sesqui-C12-16 Alkanes?
Sesqui-C12-16 Alkanes is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sesqui-(C8-10 Alkyl) C12-16 Alkanes is a branched hydrocarbon produced by the condensation of a mixture of capryl and lauryl alcohols to yield a mixture of Guerbet alcohols, followed by dehydration, and hydrogenation. This produces a mixture of C12-16 alkanes with one or two C8-10 alkyl substituents.
Is Sesqui-C12-16 Alkanes allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Sesqui-C12-16 Alkanes is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sesqui-C12-16 Alkanes do in cosmetic products?
Sesqui-C12-16 Alkanes is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 19/04/2018