Is C13-16 ISOPARAFFIN safe in cosmetics?
C13-16 ISOPARAFFIN has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
C13-16 ISOPARAFFIN
Also known as: Alkanes, C13-16-iso-, Isofol 400, Alkanes, (C13-16)-iso-, EINECS 271-370-0, UNII-LED42LZG6O
C13-16 ISOPARAFFIN (CAS 68551-20-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: S - IJT 31(Suppl. 3):269-295, 2012
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Solubility enhancer
Solvent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for C13-16 ISOPARAFFIN.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
Alkanes, C13-16-iso-
Isofol 400
Alkanes, (C13-16)-iso-
EINECS 271-370-0
UNII-LED42LZG6O
Chemical Function
Solvent
Viscosity modifier
Solubility enhancer
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C13-16 ISOPARAFFIN allowed in the EU?
C13-16 ISOPARAFFIN EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C13-16 ISOPARAFFIN do in cosmetics?
C13-16 ISOPARAFFIN functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68551-20-2.
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