C13-15 alkane

C13-15 alkane

INCI C13-15 ALKANEEC number 934-954-2;Role Perfuming

C13-15 Alkane is a synthetic hydrocarbon composed of carbon chains of 13 to 15 atoms. It acts as a solvent and fragrance ingredient in cosmetic formulations.

PerfumingSolventRestricted useCMR-classified
Ingredient

Roles & functions

Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.

Solvent — Dissolves other ingredients to incorporate them into the formula.

Regulatory framework

What the authorities say

AuthorityStatus
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009)Autorisé sous conditions — 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
Classification CLP harmonisée (ECHA, Annexe VI Règl. 1272/2008) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:29 GMTCancérogène — confirmé
ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health)Not identified as an endocrine disruptor
ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59)Not on the Candidate List (SVHC)
European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III)No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling
European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009)No referenced nanoform
European Commission — Annex II (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:22 GMTProhibited except under conditions (Annex II) — 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 — Annexe II, entrée 875

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Products

Products containing it

Statistics

In Lou’s database

17
products listed
Most frequent categoriesComplexion · Serums · Anti-aging · Conditioner · Eye contour
Most frequent brandsCaudalie · MÊME · Apivita · Topicrem · Filorga
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