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Emollient

C11-14 ISOALKANE

75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A C11-14 branched paraffin used as a light, dry-feel emollient and solvent. Considered low-hazard; choose Fischer-Tropsch or severely hydrotreated grades.

Function

SOLVENTVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Light branched paraffin emollient
  • Dry, fast-spreading skin feel
  • Stable and odorless
  • Lower comedogenic risk than mineral oil

Known concerns

  • Synthetic hydrocarbon — sourcing transparency varies
  • No specific CIR review for this homolog
  • No skin benefits beyond occlusion

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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