A mixture of branched C11-13 hydrocarbons used as a solvent.
What it is
C11-13 isoparaffin is a mixture of branched-chain saturated hydrocarbons (isoalkanes) with 11 to 13 carbon atoms. CosIng lists it as a solvent.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products, such as makeup and hair care 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 covers a range of chain lengths and isomers; it does not show the exact composition.
Functions
- 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.