C12-14 Isoparaffin
AKA “C12-14 Isoparaffin, Isoparaffin C12-C14, Isododecane, Isodecane”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
C12-14 isoparaffin
AKA: Isoparaffin C12-C14, Isododecane, Isodecane
Ingredient · Solvent · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Solvent
Clean
Alkanes, C12-14-iso
CAS #
68551-19-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Dissolves Ingredients
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
Synthetic hydrocarbon developed in the 20th century as a lightweight emollient and solvent in cosmetics, designed to provide a silky feel without the greasiness of traditional oils.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
C12-14 Isoparaffin
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Isododecane
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
C12-14 Isoparaffin
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Isododecane
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR