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C11-14 ISOPARAFFIN
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
C11-14 Isoparaffin is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
C11-14 Isoparaffin is a mixture of branched-chain alkanes with carbon chain lengths of 11 to 14 carbons, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic products. EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 does not list this substance among restricted or prohibited ingredients, indicating a favorable regulatory status. The substance has a long history of safe use in cosmetic formulations and is not classified as a skin sensitizer or irritant under CLP regulation.
Skin benefits
- Conditions and softens skin
- Provides medium-weight emolliency
- Enhances product stability and consistency
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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