Is C7-8 Isoparaffin safe in cosmetics?
C7-8 Isoparaffin has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. This ingredient has been reviewed by CIR Safety Assessment.
C7-8 Isoparaffin
Also known as: EINECS 274-273-1
INCI: C7-8 ISOPARAFFIN
C7-8 Isoparaffin (CAS 70024-92-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as solvent, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted; 2 safety opinions reviewed (CIR Safety Assessment). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
solvent, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed; safe as used. Highly purified branched aliphatic hydrocarbon C7-C8; non-irritating.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C7-8 Isoparaffin.
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
CIR Safety Assessment
Verdict: unknown
NOAEL: 1000 mg/kg (not specified)
CIR Safety Assessment
Verdict: unknown
NOAEL: 2220 ppm (oral)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Solubility enhancer
Solvent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for C7-8 Isoparaffin.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 274-273-1
Chemical Function
Solvent
Viscosity modifier
Solubility enhancer
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C7-8 Isoparaffin allowed in the EU?
C7-8 Isoparaffin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C7-8 Isoparaffin do in cosmetics?
C7-8 Isoparaffin functions as: solvent, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70024-92-9.
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