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C7-8 Isoparaffin
AKA “Isoparaffin C7-8”
Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
C7-8 isoparaffin
AKA: Isoparaffin C7-8
Ingredient · Solvent · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Solvent
Not Clean
Alkanes, C7-8-iso
CAS #
70024-92-9
Form
Powder
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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.
Viscosity Controlling
Dissolves Ingredients
Controls Viscosity
Dissolves other ingredients
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Developed in the 20th century as a refined petroleum distillate. Used in cosmetics since the mid-1900s as an emollient and solvent in creams, lotions, and makeup formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR