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Is C12-14 Alkane/Isoalkane vegetarian?

C12-14 Alkane/Isoalkane

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C12-14 Alkane/Isoalkane is a mixture of straight-chain and branched saturated hydrocarbons with 12 to 14 carbon atoms, used as an emollient in cosmetics; typically produced synthetically or from mineral/petrochemical sources.

INCI name C12-14 Alkane/Isoalkane
CosIng ID 106106
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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