Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- industrial
Alkanes, C15-19-branched and linear
CAS 1437281-01-0
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Alkanes, C15-19-branched and linear in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “C15-19 isoalkane”.
Also known as C15-19 isoalkane · C15-19 isoalkane (formerly C15-19 isoparaffin) · C15-19 isoparaffin
Used in cosmetics as a solvent. C15-19 Isoalkane (Formerly C15-19 Isoparaffin) is a mixture of branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbons with 15 to 19 carbons in the alkyl chain.
- Solvent
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Alkanes, C15-19-branched and linear appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActive3 entries
- C15-19 Isoalkane (Formerly C15-19 Isoparaffin) is a mixture of branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbons with 15 to 19 carbons in the alkyl chain.Source →
- C15-19 Isoalkane is a mixture of branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbons with 15 to 19 carbons in the alkyl chain.Source →
- C15-19 Isoparaffin is a mixture of branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbons with 15 to 19 carbons in the alkyl chain.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 →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Alkanes, C15-19-branched and linear. 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 Alkanes, C15-19-branched and linear yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Alkanes, C15-19-branched and linear in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
Solvent