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C12-14 Isoparaffin
AKA “C12-14 Isoparaffin, Isoparaffin C12-C14, Isododecane, Isodecane”
Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
C12-14 isoparaffin
AKA: Isoparaffin C12-C14, Isododecane, Isodecane
Ingredient · Solvent · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Solvent
Clean
Alkanes, C12-14-iso
CAS #
68551-19-9
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 the 20th century as a lightweight emollient and solvent in cosmetics, designed to provide a silky feel without the greasiness of traditional 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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR