C18-51 Alkane/Isoalkane is a mixture of C18 to C51 linear and branched alkanes.
Definition
C18-51 Alkane/Isoalkane is a mixture of C18 to C51 linear and branched alkanes.
Cosmetic roles
Draws in and holds moistureHUMECTANTKeeps a film flexiblePLASTICISERReduces staticANTISTATICProtects skin from outside irritantsSKIN PROTECTING
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
C18-51 ALKANE/ISOALKANEINCIDistillates (Fischer-Tropsch), heavy, C18-50- branched, cyclic and linearSynonym
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 848301-69-9
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID701019675
What products actually use it for
What the 8 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.
- Lubricating agent3
- Processing aids not otherwise specified2
- Dust suppressant1
- Solvent1
- Diluent1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Irritation and sensitisation studies
2 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.
Classed as low2
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
- Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to - Not likely to be sensitizing
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation) according to EU Method B.6 (Skin Sensitisation) - Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard