C12-13 Alcohols

C12-13 Alcohols is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameC12-13 ALCOHOLS
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number75782-86-4
EC number278-306-0
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Facial Treatments 33.3%General Moisturizers 33.3%Hand Soaps 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does C12-13 Alcohols do in skincare?
C12-13 Alcohols functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is C12-13 Alcohols allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain C12-13 Alcohols?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (33.3% of its uses).

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