Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- beauty
- industrial
Distillates (petroleum), heavy hydrocracked, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract
CAS 64741-76-0 · 100/100 · High conf.
Concern score
100/100Critical concern driven by cmr.
High confidence
Distillates (petroleum), heavy hydrocracked, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “C14-17 alkane”.
Also known as C14-17 alkane · C14-19 alkane · C18-C21 alkane · Distillates, petroleum, heavy hydrocracked · C18-21 alkane · Distillates (petroleum), heavy hydrocracked
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Gemseal 60 · name=null
Used in cosmetics as a solvent. C14-17 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 14 to 17 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
- Solvent
- Critical concern: classified for carcinogenic, mutagenic or reproductive toxicity (CMR). It is banned in EU cosmetics.
Why it's flagged
- Cmr
Distillates (petroleum), heavy hydrocracked, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract is prohibited in cosmetic products under Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — banned
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- EU Annex II — prohibited
- EU prohibited in cosmetics
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
- View source →banned
EUEC
Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products. CMR: Carcinogenic Cat. 1B()
EUCosIngActive3 entries
- Cosmetics Regulation annex II / ref 764.Source →
- C14-17 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 14 to 17 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain. Restriction: Please consider whether entry 875 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 875, Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen.Source →
- C14-19 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 14 to 19 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain. Restriction: Please consider whether entry 875 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 875, Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Distillates (petroleum), heavy hydrocracked, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Distillates (petroleum), heavy hydrocracked, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
- Open →
EU CosIng Cosmetics Regulation Annexes
regulatory · updated 2011-03-09
- Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated 2020-02-13
- Open →
EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
- Open →
FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
- Open →
openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Distillates (petroleum), heavy hydrocracked, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
Solvent
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Distillates (petroleum), heavy hydrocracked, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Distillates (petroleum), heavy hydrocracked, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
