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Is C18-29 Alkane vegan?

C18-29 Alkane

Vegan

C18-29 Alkane is a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons (alkanes) with 18 to 29 carbons in the alkyl chain, typically derived from petroleum or synthetic sources and used in cosmetics as an emollient.

INCI name C18-29 Alkane
CAS number 638-36-8
EC number 265-158-7
CosIng ID 94209
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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