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Ingredient Facts
C9-12 isoparaffin
AKA: Isoparaffin C9-12
Ingredient · Solvent · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Solvent
Not Clean
C9-12 Isoparaffin is a mixture of branched aliphatic hydrocarbons with 9 to 12 carbons in the alkyl chain
CAS #
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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 hydrocarbon developed for cosmetic use in the 20th century. Serves as a volatile emollient and solvent in makeup and skincare products.