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Is C10-12 Alkane vegetarian?

C10-12 Alkane

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C10-12 Alkane is a mixture of saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons with alkyl chain lengths ranging from 10 to 12 carbon atoms, typically derived from petrochemical or synthetic sources and used as an emollient in cosmetics.

INCI name C10-12 Alkane
CosIng ID 101676
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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