Poly(C4-12 Olefin)

Poly(C4-12 Olefin) 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Poly(C4-12 olefin) is a polymer synthesized from C4-12 olefins
Formula
C18H17N3O3
Mol. Weight
323.3
CAS #
96478-13-6
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer created from petrochemical olefins in the late 20th century for cosmetics. Serves as a conditioning and emollient agent in skincare formulations with no historical or traditional applications.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR