Ingredient

HEXADECANE

✓ EU Allowed

Identification

CAS Number 544-76-3
EINECS / EC 208-878-9
CosIng Ref 40137
Chemical Name hexadecane
IUPAC Name
Formula C16H34
Mol. Weight 226.44 g/mol
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChIKey DCAYPVUWAIABOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Function & Classification

Primary Function SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

EU Regulatory Status

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✓ Allowed — EU Reg. 1223/2009

Safety Profile

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Formulation Guidelines

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