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Emollient

ISOTRIACONTANE

CAS 34425-19-9 (generic); 92797-63-2 (generic)
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A long-chain branched hydrocarbon emollient (C30 isoparaffin). Inert and well tolerated, large molecules do not penetrate skin — main caveat is occlusive feel.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTASTRINGENTSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANTSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESKIN PROTECTINGSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Emollient
  • Texture/spread improvement
  • Stable lipid

Known concerns

  • Heavy occlusive feel for acne-prone skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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