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Is C9-11 Isoparaffin vegetarian?

C9-11 Isoparaffin

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C9-11 Isoparaffin is a mixture of synthetic branched-chain saturated hydrocarbons used as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics.

Also known as Alkanes, C9-11-iso
INCI name C9-11 Isoparaffin
CAS number 68551-16-6
EC number 271-365-3
CosIng ID 74870
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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