Solvent
C14-16 ISOPARAFFIN
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A hydrocarbon ingredient used for slip, solvent power, or texture rather than for real skin nourishment. These are usually more about formula feel than skin benefit.
C14-16 Isoparaffin is a mixture of branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbons with 14 to 16 carbons in the alkyl chain. These hydrocarbon materials mainly affect spreadability, solvent power, or occlusive feel rather than delivering a direct skincare benefit. No major hazard flags are listed in the batch data, so the main uncertainty is limited ingredient-specific human data.
Function
Known concerns
- Potential impurity profile matters
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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