C9-12 Alkane

C9-12 Alkane molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Isoparaffin, Mineral oil fraction
Synthetic
Solvent
Clean
Alkanes, C9-12
Form
Oil
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic hydrocarbon developed in the 20th century as a replacement for mineral oil in cosmetics. Created to provide a lighter, more elegant emollient that evaporates faster than traditional mineral oils while maintaining skin conditioning benefits.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR