"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- INCI name: C18-21 ALKANE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 932-078-5
- Classification: Regulated
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Restriction in Europe:
II/875, Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen.
Annex II / 764 indicates "Highly hydrocracked distillates, if they contain more than 3% weight / weight of DMSO extract"
- This type of ingredient must be extremely pure and must not contain heavy metals or CMR.
- It presents no problem if its purity is verified.
Annex II / 764 indicates "Highly hydrocracked distillates, if they contain more than 3% weight / weight of DMSO extract"
- This type of ingredient must be extremely pure and must not contain heavy metals or CMR.
- It presents no problem if its purity is verified.
Its functions (INCI)
- Solvent : Dissolves other substances
This ingredient is present in 0.02% of cosmetics.
