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Ingredient Facts
C8-9 isoparaffin
AKA: Isoparaffin C8-9
Ingredient · Solvent · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Solvent
Clean
Alkanes, C8-9-iso
CAS #
246538-71-6
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
Refined petroleum distillate developed for cosmetic use in the 20th century. Used as a light, non-greasy emollient and solvent in skincare and color cosmetic products.