A straight-chain alkane with seven carbon atoms, used as a solvent.
What it is
Heptane is n-heptane, a saturated straight-chain hydrocarbon with seven carbon atoms; it is a colourless, highly volatile and flammable liquid. CosIng lists it as a solvent.
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 label does not show the amount used.
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.