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Emollient

C14-16 ISOALKANE

CAS 1174918-46-7
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A clean, hydrogenated isoparaffin used as a light emollient — silky like silicone but not biodegradable. CIR has cleared the polyisobutene/isoparaffin family as safe.

Function

SOLVENT

Skin benefits

  • Light non-greasy emollient
  • Excellent slip and spreadability
  • Non-comedogenic

Known concerns

  • Petroleum-derived
  • Not biodegradable
  • Inert with no nutritive benefit

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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