INCI name

HYDROGENATED DIDECENE

Hydrogenated didecene

A saturated hydrocarbon made from 1-decene, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Hydrogenated didecene is the hydrogenated dimer of 1-decene, a branched, saturated C20 hydrocarbon of the polyalphaolefin type. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, sunscreens, makeup and other 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 isomer composition of the raw material.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (29)

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