Ingredient Dictionary

C13-14 ALKANE

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 84 list it before the 1% line and 21 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 104 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 104

Definition

C13-14 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 13 to 14 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain

US FDA substance register · UNII E4F12ROE70 · registered name C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN · biological origin (no fixed structure)

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Skin conditioning not covered aboveSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUSBase that dissolves other ingredientsSOLVENT

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Restriction Please consider whether entry 875 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 875, Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen.

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name （Ｃ１３，１４）アルカン: 本品は、炭素数１３，１４のアルカンの混合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name （Ｃ１３，１４）イソアルカン: 本品は、炭素数１３，１４の分岐脂肪族炭化水素混合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

C13-14 ALKANEINCIC13-14알케인Korean label name (MFDS standard)C13-14아이소알케인Korean label name (MFDS standard)Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated lightSynonymC13-14 ISOALKANESynonymC13-14 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN)Synonym（Ｃ１３，１４）アルカンJapanese labelling name

CAS No.chemical registry number: 64742-47-8 / 246538-79-4
CAS No.chemical registry number: 64742-47-8
CAS No.chemical registry number: 64742-47-8 / 246538-79-4
CAS No.chemical registry number: 64742-46-7
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 265-148-2
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 934-954-2
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID8028212

Measured properties

Appearance: liquid
Colour: colourless
Melting/freezing point: -58 ℃
Initial boiling point and range: 175~270 ℃
Flash point: 68~74 ℃ (c.c.)
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: 5.5 / 0.6 %
Vapour pressure: (0.03~0.06kPa (20℃))
Water solubility: 0.15 g/100㎖ (20℃)
Vapour density: 4.5
Relative density: (0.79~0.82 (15℃))
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow): 3.3~6 (est.)
Auto-ignition temperature: 236 ℃

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 578 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

Solvent327
Fragrance109
Solubility enhancer94
Diluent5
Surfactant (surface active agent)4
Defoamer4
Viscosity modifier4
Lubricating agent4

16 other uses

Processing aids not otherwise specified3
Softener and conditioner3
Plasticizer3
Chemical reaction regulator2
Drier2
Corrosion inhibitor2
Thickening agent2
Cleaning agent2
Fuel1
Biocide1
Intermediate1
Antioxidant1
Heat transferring agent1
Anti-freeze agent1
Flotation agent1
Dispersing agent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 3 studies

Not classified
Skin Irritation · Screening
Classification not possible
Skin Sensitization · Screening
Not classified
Eye Irritation · Screening