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Emollient

C11-12 ISOALKANE

CAS 64742-48-9/90622-57-4
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A light branched hydrocarbon used as a quick-spreading emollient and solvent in skincare and makeup. Cosmetic-grade isoparaffins have a clean safety record; sustainability caveat.

Skin benefits

  • Light-feel emollient and solvent
  • Stable refined hydrocarbon
  • Excellent spreadability

Known concerns

  • Petroleum-derived
  • Not biodegradable
  • Possible residual aromatic content if poorly refined

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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