Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane
CAS 132702-84-2
Fragrance · Softener and conditioner · Solvent
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 65 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Construction.
Regulation
No restrictions found. 2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- occupational_presence
- substance_class:chemical
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 65 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Solvent, Softener and conditioner.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 65 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Solvent, Softener and conditioner.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for 2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it appears
Prevalence of 2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
65
Brands
6
Personal careConstruction
Typical roles
FragranceSoftener and conditionerSolventSurfactant (surface active agent)
Found in these products
- Huile extraordinaireElsrve · HairHigh
- lidl crème de soin hydratantecien · Non Food ProductsMinor
- NIVEA Double Effect Oogmake-Up RemoverGermany · Open Beauty Facts
- Nivea Milk NutritivaNivea · BodyCritical
- 50 SensitiveBlue Lizard · SunscreenMinor
- crema corporal milk nutritiva nivelnivea · Cuidado Piel
- lume whole body deodorant
- L'Oréal Paris True Match 1.D/W Golden Ivory FoundationL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupLow
- Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte & Poreless 120 Classic Ivory FoundationMaybelline · MakeupModerate
- Silk Hydration AftersunHawaiian Tropic · After SunCritical
- serumgraniwrMinor
- Sanctuary spa body butterCritical
- cicapairHigh
- NYX Professional Makeup Lingerie XXL 05 Stripd Down LippenstiftNyx · MakeupLow
- Post-Shave BalmHarry'sCritical
- L Oréal Paris True Match 3.N Creamy Beige FoundationL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupLow
- L Oréal Paris True Match 5.D/5.W Golden Sand FoundationL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupLow
- L'Oréal Paris True Match 7.D/W Golden Amber FoundationL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupLow
- L'Oreal Infallible Foundation Hazelnut 330L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- L'Oreal Infallible Foundation True Beige 130L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- L'Oréal Paris Infaillible 300 Amber SPF25 32H Fresh Wear FoundationL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupCritical
- L'Oreal Brow Unbelieva Dark Brown 108L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsMinor
- L'Oreal Foundation Infallible Matte Cover G.BeigeL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsMinor
- Maybelline New York SuperStay Matte Ink 65 Seductress LipstickL'OREAL NORGE AS,Maybelline · MakeupMinor
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside 2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane in the catalog.