C15 19 Alkane

C15 19 Alkane molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: C15-19 Alkane, Hydrocarbon
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
C15 19 Alkane is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
CAS #
64742-46-7
Form
Oil
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic hydrocarbon mixture developed for cosmetics as a lightweight emollient and texture enhancer, designed to provide a smooth, non-greasy feel in skincare and cosmetic formulations.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-3
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR