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C13-15 ALKANE

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 304 list it before the 1% line and 34 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 322 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 322

Definition

C13-15 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 13 to 15 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain

Cosmetic roles

Base that dissolves other ingredientsSOLVENTMakes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Safety & regulatory references

Banned
Argentina · ASEAN · Brazil · China

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Restriction II/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 （Ｃ１３－１５）アルカン: 本品は、炭素数１３～１５のアルカンの混合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name （Ｃ１５－１９）アルカン: 本品は、炭素数１５～１９のアルカンの混合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name （Ｃ１８－２１）アルカン: 本品は、炭素数１８～２１のアルカンの混合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

C13-15 ALKANEINCIC12-20아이소알케인Korean label name (MFDS standard)C13-15알케인Korean label name (MFDS standard)C15-19알케인Korean label name (MFDS standard)C18-21알케인Korean label name (MFDS standard)C12-20 ISOALKANESynonymC12-20 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C12-20 ISOPARAFFIN)Synonym（Ｃ１３－１５）アルカンJapanese labelling nameC15-19 ALKANESynonymC18-21 ALKANESynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
64742-46-7;
CAS No.chemical registry number
64742-46-7
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
932-078-5
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
934-954-2
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
934-954-2;
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
934-956-3
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
265-148-2
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID3028211

What products actually use it for

What the 55 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.

  • Solvent26
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified6
  • Anti-adhesive/cohesive4
  • Defoamer4
  • Lubricating agent4
  • Softener and conditioner3
  • Plasticizer2
  • Pigment2
3 other uses
  • Diluent2
  • Viscosity modifier1
  • Fragrance1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 0 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 2 studies
  • Skin irritation - category 2
    Skin Irritation · Screening
  • Category 6.3B (Category 3)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

Linked databases 10

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