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Is C13-16 Isoalkane vegetarian?

C13-16 Isoalkane

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C13-16 Isoalkane (formerly C13-16 Isoparaffin) is a mixture of branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbons with 13 to 16 carbons in the alkyl chain, used as an emollient in cosmetics.

Also known as 68551-20-2
INCI name C13-16 Isoalkane
CAS number 64742-47-8
EC number 271-370-0
CosIng ID 99307
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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