Ingredient
C9-12 ALKANE
Substance information
This ingredient is an alkane mixture. Alkanes are 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
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Softens and smoothens the skin
SOLVENT
Dissolves other substances
Origin
(Information may exclusively reflect the status at initial entry of this ingredient into the relevant INCI dictionary; technological progress may have added new manufacturing options based on substances of different origin)
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.