# C13-16 ISOALKANE

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_c13_16_isoalkane
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Solvent, Thickener, Fragrance, Conditioner, Cleaning agent
Identifier: DTXSID8028212

> C13-16 ISOALKANE: Used in cosmetics as a solvent. C13-16 Isoalkane (Formerly C13-16 Isoparaffin) is a mixture of branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbons with 13 to 16 carbons in the alkyl chain. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6455 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings, Other indirect contact consumer goods. Compiled from 2 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 6455 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings, Other indirect contact consumer goods.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — C13-16 Isoalkane (Formerly C13-16 Isoparaffin) is a mixture of branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbons with 13 to 16 carbons in the alkyl chain.
- EU: Active — C13-16 Isoalkane is a mixture of branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbons with 13 to 16 carbons in the alkyl chain.
- EU: Active — Alkanes, C13-16-iso
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6455 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings, Other indirect contact consumer goods. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Fragrance, Cleaning agent.

## 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/102182
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated september 13, 2021): https://living-future.org/declare-products/b2-manaaki-broadloom-carpet/

_Assessed by Greenveil._