Ingredient Dictionary

C6-11 ALKANE

C6-11 Alkane is a mixture of linear alkanes with 6 to 11 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.

Definition

C6-11 Alkane is a mixture of linear alkanes with 6 to 11 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.

Cosmetic roles

Base that dissolves other ingredientsSOLVENTHelps it stick to skin or surfacesADHESIVE

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

Names & identifiers

C6-11 ALKANEINCIC9-10알케인/사이클로알케인Korean label name (MFDS standard)C9-11알케인/사이클로알케인Korean label name (MFDS standard)Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated lightSynonymC8-9 ALKANE/CYCLOALKANESynonymC9-10 ALKANE/CYCLOALKANESynonymC9-11 ALKANE/CYCLOALKANESynonym

CAS No.chemical registry number: 64742-49-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 265-151-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID8028214

What products actually use it for

What the 75 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.

Solvent43
Solubility enhancer17
Diluent4
Pigment2
Fuel2
Lubricating agent2
Adhesion/cohesion promoter1
Dispersing agent1

3 other uses

Intermediate1
Cleaning agent1
Processing aids not otherwise specified1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

5 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low4

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 6 studies

Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
Skin irritation - category 2
Skin Irritation · Screening
Category 6.3B (Category 3)
Skin Irritation · Read Across
Ambiguous
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to
Eye irritation - category 2A
Eye Irritation · Screening