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C11-13 Isoparaffin
AKA “Hydrocarbon, Mineral oil fraction”
Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
C11-13 isoparaffin
AKA: Hydrocarbon, Mineral oil fraction
Ingredient · Solvent · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Solvent
Clean
Alkanes, C11-13-iso
CAS #
246538-78-3
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Dissolves Ingredients
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
Synthetic hydrocarbon developed in modern cosmetics as a volatile solvent and emollient. Designed to provide rapid absorption and a dry-feel finish compared to heavier mineral oils.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Manuka honey activates the aryl hydrocarbon receptor: Imp...
Abdullah A Alangari, Matin D Ashoori, Wisam Alwan, Hannah R Dawe, Brigitta Stockinger, Jonathan N Barker + 2 more
Pharmacological research, 2023
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Manuka honey activates the aryl hydrocarbon receptor: Imp...
Abdullah A Alangari, Matin D Ashoori, Wisam Alwan, Hannah R Dawe, Brigitta Stockinger, Jonathan N Barker + 2 more
Pharmacological research, 2023
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C11-13 Isoparaffin
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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C11-13 Isoparaffin
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor in Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis.
Furue M, Hashimoto-Hachiya A, Tsuji G
International journal of molecular sciences, 2019
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Comparative in vivo toxicity of topical JP-8 jet fuel and its individual hydrocarbon components: identification of tridecane and tetradecane as key co
Muhammad F, Monteiro-Riviere NA, Riviere JE
Toxicologic pathology, 2005
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DNA adduct formation in human and mouse skin by mixtures of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Phillips DH, Schoket B, Hewer A, Grover PL
IARC scientific publications, 1990
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR