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CAS 64742-55-8 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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C16-23 ALKANE

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C16-23 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 16 to 23 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain

C16-23 ALKANE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page.

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Inventory details for C16-23 ALKANE

INCI name

C16-23 ALKANE

Description

C16-23 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 16 to 23 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain

Annex records for C16-23 ALKANE

Annex II Shared CAS number

Entry 779

Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract

CAS: 64742-55-8

EC: 265-158-7

Key data

CAS

64742-55-8

265-158-7

Restriction

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Function

SKIN CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

How C16-23 ALKANE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists C16-23 ALKANE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

C16-23 ALKANE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

C16-23 ALKANE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, C16-23 ALKANE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for C16-23 ALKANE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for C16-23 ALKANE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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