Ingredient
C9-12 ISOALKANE
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
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.