Cosmetic Ingredients Series : Isohexadecane

Isohexadecane

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Cosmetic Ingredients Series

GHS Classification

Isohexadecane is a petroleum derivative used in the cosmetics and skincare industries. It is used to prevent moisture loss, provide a creamy non greasy texture, thicken products and acts as a mild degreaser. It can be found in lipsticks and balms, foundations, sun care lotions and make-up remover, deodorants and antiperspirants. Isohexadecane is an isoparaffin, it is fractionated from petroleum. Because of this there is the potential for contamination with 1,4-dioxane, a substance known to contribute to some cancers.

TOXICITY

The LD50  is the Lethal Dose in 50% of the population. It is used as the basis for calculating how safe a chemical is for subsequent use in products such as food, cosmetics, colourants and medicines. It is normally calibrated using animal testing.

LD50 ANIMAL

Not published.

HUMAN TOXICITY

Not published.

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