C10-12 Isoparaffin
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hydrocarbon, Mineral oil fraction
Synthetic
Solvent
Not Clean
Alkanes, C10-12-iso
CAS #
70024-92-9; 246538-71-6; 68551-16-6; 246538-72-7; 246538-73-8; 246538-75-0; 68551-17-7; 246538-76-1
Form
Powder
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
Synthetic hydrocarbon created for cosmetic use. Functions as a lightweight emollient and solvent in skincare and color cosmetics.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR