Is C9-10 Alkane/Cycloalkane vegan?

C9-10 Alkane/Cycloalkane

Vegan

C9-10 Alkane/Cycloalkane is a mixture of C9 to C10 straight-chain and cyclic saturated hydrocarbons, typically derived from petroleum or synthetic sources, used as an emollient in cosmetics.

INCI name C9-10 Alkane/Cycloalkane
CAS number 308061-45-2
EC number 265-151-9
CosIng ID 55056
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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