What does Alkenes, C>10 .alpha.-, polymd. do?

Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent, an abrasive and a binder. Paraffin is a solid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum characterized by relatively large crystals.

Is Alkenes, C>10 .alpha.-, polymd. safe?

We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

beauty
industrial

Alkenes, C>10 .alpha.-, polymd.

CAS 8002-74-2

Also registered as 2 other CAS numbers

64742-51-4 · 68527-08-2

Concern score

Not assessed — no hazard data yet.

Alkenes, C>10 .alpha.-, polymd. in plain language

What it is: On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Paraffin”.
Also known as Paraffin · Synthetic wax · Synthetic wax (1800 mw) · Synthetic wax (1800 mw number average) · Performa v 343 polymer · alkenes c>10 alpha polymo
Show all 7 names
◦Paraffin wax (RIFM)
What it does: Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent, an abrasive and a binder. Paraffin is a solid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum characterized by relatively large crystals.
Skin conditioning
Abrasive
Binding
Emulsion stabilising
Viscosity controlling
Perfuming
Is it a concern?: We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

Regulation

No restrictions found. Alkenes, C>10 .alpha.-, polymd. appears in these published regulatory listings.

Recorded in these product areas

Found in consumer products
Industrial

EUCosIngActive2 entries
- Paraffin is a solid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum characterized by relatively large crystals.Source →
- Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 13 composition records across product categories including Industrial products.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 13 composition records across product categories including Industrial products.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Alkenes, C>10 .alpha.-, polymd.. 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 Alkenes, C>10 .alpha.-, polymd. yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

5 data sources

Where this comes from

CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated January 7, 2008
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
Open →

Reference links (2)

Openfda substance

bakerhughes.polymers.pdf.pdf&fs=398987

Read →

Openfda substance

bakerhughes.com

Read →

Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.

Where it has been recorded

How often EPA CPDat has listed Alkenes, C>10 .alpha.-, polymd. in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Source records

Named organisations

Industrial products

Typical roles

Skin conditioningAbrasiveBindingEmulsion stabilisingViscosity controllingPerfuming

See products using Alkenes, C>10 .alpha.-, polymd. →

Catalog

Found in these products

Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Alkenes, C>10 .alpha.-, polymd. are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Alkenes, C>10 .alpha.-, polymd.; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.

See all 474 →Find products without it →