C12-14 ISOPARAFFIN

Functions: Solvent

Restricted in some regions

Description

Isoparaffins are branched chain hydrocarbons. Isoparaffin ingredients most frequently found cosmetics and personal care products are C13-14 Isoparaffin, Isododecane and Isohexadecane.

References

• IFRA (International Fragrance Assocication). 2010. IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List based on 2008 Use Survey. Accessed online 01/04/2010: http://www.ifraorg.org/Home/News/Latest-News/page.aspx/66?xf_itemId=43&xf_selectionDatapartId=25
• NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.