INCI name

DODECANE

Dodecane

Perfumingreviewed

A volatile hydrocarbon used as a perfuming ingredient.

What it is

Dodecane is a straight-chain alkane with 12 carbon atoms, a colourless, volatile liquid. CosIng lists it as a perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in makeup, hair care products, creams and other leave-on 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 reveal whether it was produced from petroleum or from plant-derived raw materials.

Functions

Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (16)

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