A mixture of branched hydrocarbons with 11 to 12 carbon atoms, listed as a skin-conditioning and solvent ingredient.
What it is
C11-12 isoparaffin is a mixture of branched-chain alkanes (isoparaffins) with 11 to 12 carbon atoms, a light liquid hydrocarbon fraction. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and solvent ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the exact composition of the hydrocarbon mixture.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (7)
- Tusz do rzęs Divine Lashes Waterproof · Max Factor
- 2000 Calorie Waterproof Volume Mascara · Max Factor
- Colour Elixir Lip Liner · Max Factor
- Masterpiece Waterproof Mascara · Max Factor
- Long-Wear Concealer Waterproof · ArtDeco
- Tusz do Rzęs dla Wrażliwych Oczu – Medic Sensitive · Pierre René
- Firming Make Up Skin 784 · Cosline Cosmetics