Isohexadecane
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 93685-80-4
EINECS / EC 224-506-8, -, 297-628-2
CosIng Ref 34654
Function & Classification
Primary Function Emollient
Secondary Functions Solvent
Category Emollients & Esters
Manufacturer COMERCIAL QUÍMICA MASSÓ, S.A.
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 1/5
Low risk — should be fine for most skin types
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 2000 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) CIR 2018
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral >5000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.2 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits Good spreading emollient that provides light and very soft skin feeling; Ideal replacement for paraffin oils; Compatible with silicones allowing the design of formulations that will impart shine, slip and combability to the hair; Excellent cleansing properties: ideal for make-up removers; Forms a non-occlusive barrier on the skin, decreasing the TEWL while letting it breathe
Suppliers & Documents
Comercial Química Massó S.A. 🌍 Spain
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