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Ingredient Facts
C15 19 alkane
AKA: C15-19 Alkane, Hydrocarbon
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
C15 19 Alkane is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
CAS #
64742-46-7
Form
Oil
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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.