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Is C18-21 Alkane vegetarian?

C18-21 Alkane

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C18-21 Alkane is a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons (alkanes) with 18 to 21 carbons in the alkyl chain, used as an emollient in cosmetics.

INCI name C18-21 Alkane
CAS number 638-36-8
EC number 932-078-5
CosIng ID 54903
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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