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C26-53 ALKANE

C26-53 Alkane is a mixture of linear alkanes with 26 to 53 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 11 list it before the 1% line and 0 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

11 of 11 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

C26-53 Alkane is a mixture of linear alkanes with 26 to 53 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.

Cosmetic roles

Softens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGAdjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING

Safety & regulatory references

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

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ホホバワックス: 本品は、ホホバ種子油(*)の半固体画分である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

C26-53 ALKANEINCISIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED WAXSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
61789-91-1
CAS No.chemical registry number
61789-91-1 (generic)
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID7047695

What products actually use it for

What the 18 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.

  • Softener and conditioner13
  • Viscosity modifier3
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified1
  • Fragrance1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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