# C18-C50 branched, cyclic and linear hydrocarbons - Distillates

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid701019675
Categories: beauty, industrial
Functions: Humectant, Skin protecting, Antistatic, Plasticiser
Identifier: DTXSID701019675

> C18-C50 branched, cyclic and linear hydrocarbons - Distillates: Used in cosmetics as a humectant, a skin protectant and an antistatic agent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings. Compiled from 3 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — C18-51 Alkane/Isoalkane is a mixture of C18 to C51 linear and branched alkanes.
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/106408
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated 2020-02-05): https://living-future.org/declare-products/aspen/
- EPA DSSTox Identifiers (updated 2025-12-29): https://epa.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Chemistry_Dashboard_Data_DSSTox_Identifiers_Mapped_to_CAS_Numbers_and_Names/5588566

_Assessed by Greenveil._