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Emollient

C9-13 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C9-13 ISOPARAFFIN)

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A light-to-medium synthetic isoalkane used as a soft emollient or oil-phase carrier. Part of the CIR-reviewed isoparaffin class judged safe at typical cosmetic use levels.

Skin benefits

  • Light-medium emollient and solvent
  • Stable, non-reactive carrier
  • CIR-reviewed isoalkane class

Known concerns

  • Mild skin irritation possible
  • Short-chain content can be drying

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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C9-13 ISOALKANE
Solvent

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