C15 19 Alkane

AKA: C15-19 Alkane, Hydrocarbon
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Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from petroleum hydrocarbons, this alkane belongs to the saturated hydrocarbon chemical family. Produced through fractional distillation and catalytic processing of crude oil components.
C15 19 Alkane is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
CAS #
64742-46-7
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Provides scent
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR