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Ingredient Facts
C9-14 isoparaffin
AKA: Isoparaffin C9-14
Ingredient · Solvent · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Solvent
Not Clean
Alkanes, C9-14-iso
CAS #
246538-73-8
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
Synthetic hydrocarbon developed for cosmetic applications. Functions as an emollient and solvent with low volatility in skincare and color cosmetic products.