Ingredient
C8-9 ISOPARAFFIN
Substance information
This ingredient is an isoalkane mixture. Isoalkanes are branched saturated hydrocarbons. The preceding numbers "C x-y" refer to the range of the alkyl (carbon) chain lengths.
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
SOLVENT
Dissolves other substances
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products
Origin
synthetic mineral/synthetic
Background information on use in cosmetics
Isoparaffins have been used for decades in many different end consumer products. Cosmetic products like creams and lotions etc can likewise contain these substances. The isoparaffins used in cosmetics are highly purified, have a very good tolerance and do not cause any skin irritations.
Information on safe use
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.