What function does C17-26 ISOALKANE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, C17-26 ISOALKANE carries the following function designation(s): HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, UV FILTER.

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C17-26 ISOALKANE

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Alkanes, C19-25-branched and linear

C17-26 ISOALKANE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for C17-26 ISOALKANE

INCI name

C17-26 ISOALKANE

Description

Alkanes, C19-25-branched and linear

Annex records for C17-26 ISOALKANE

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Key data

CAS

2122228-95-7

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Restriction

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Function

HAIR CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT SKIN PROTECTING SOLVENT UV FILTER

How C17-26 ISOALKANE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists C17-26 ISOALKANE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

C17-26 ISOALKANE is also tagged with 6 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

C17-26 ISOALKANE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, C17-26 ISOALKANE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 2122228-95-7 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for C17-26 ISOALKANE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for C17-26 ISOALKANE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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