The Basics On Isododecane
What is Isododecane?
Hydrocarbon ingredient used as a solvent.
What are other names for Isododecane?
1,1-DINEOPENTYLETHYLENE, 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE, 2,2,6,6-TETRAMETHYL-4-METHYLENE- HEPTANE, 2,2,6,6-TETRAMETHYL-4-METHYLENEHEPTANE, HEPTANE, 2,2,6,6-TETRAMETHYL-4-METHYLENE-, and ISODODECANE
What is Isododecane used for?
Synthetic hydrocarbon ingredient used as a solvent. Isododecane enhances the spreadability of products and has a weightless feel on skin. All hydrocarbons used in cosmetics help prevent the evaporation of water from skin.
How Isododecane is classified
Miscellaneous, Texture Enhancer
Recommendations for using Isododecane during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Isododecane During Pregnancy
What we know about using Isododecane while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Isododecane from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Isododecane
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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