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PENTYLNONANE

CAS 959262-45-4
74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Pentylnonane is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Pentylnonane is a saturated branched-chain hydrocarbon (C14) with no assigned GHS hazard statements. Alkanes of this chain length are used in cosmetics as emollients and solvent vehicles. They are structurally similar to petrolatum and mineral oil fractions that have established safety profiles in cosmetic use. No EU restrictions apply to this class of ingredients.

Skin benefits

  • Emollient properties
  • Conditions and softens skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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