What does the restriction note for SESQUI-C12-16 ALKANES mean?

The restriction field for SESQUI-C12-16 ALKANES reads: II/881. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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SESQUI-C12-16 ALKANES

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Sesqui-(C8-10 Alkyl) C12-16 Alkanes is a branched hydrocarbon produced by the condensation of a mixture of capryl and lauryl alcohols to yield a mixture of Guerbet alcohols, followed by dehydration, and hydrogenation. T…

SESQUI-C12-16 ALKANES is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: II/881.

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Inventory details for SESQUI-C12-16 ALKANES

INCI name

SESQUI-C12-16 ALKANES

Description

Annex records for SESQUI-C12-16 ALKANES

Annex II Restriction reference

Entry 881

Alkanes, C12-26-branched and linear, except if the full refining history is known and it can be sho…

CAS: 90622-53-0

EC: 292-454-3

Key data

CAS

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Restriction

II/881

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

How SESQUI-C12-16 ALKANES appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SESQUI-C12-16 ALKANES 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.

SESQUI-C12-16 ALKANES 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

SESQUI-C12-16 ALKANES 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.

The restriction field for SESQUI-C12-16 ALKANES reads: "II/881". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, SESQUI-C12-16 ALKANES carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for SESQUI-C12-16 ALKANES

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for SESQUI-C12-16 ALKANES with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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