C9-12 Alkane

C9-12 Alkane molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Isoparaffin, Mineral oil fraction
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Synthetic
Solvent
Clean
OriginDerived from petroleum hydrocarbons or synthesized from natural gas through fractional distillation and processing. Produced by selective hydrocarbon separation to isolate the C9-C12 carbon chain range.
Alkanes, C9-12
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Provides scent
Dissolves other ingredients
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR