Dodecane

Dodecane is a cosmetic ingredient used as a perfuming agent. It is used in 133 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 81 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameDODECANE
FunctionPERFUMING
CAS number112-40-3
EC number203-967-9
Prevalence133 products (0.14% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies81 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches1,300

Used in

Serums 11.3%General Moisturizers 9.8%Body Lotions 6.8%Sunscreens 6.8%Makeup Removers 6%Eye Moisturizers 5.3%

Frequently asked

What does Dodecane do in skincare?
Dodecane functions as a perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Dodecane?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (11.3% of its uses).

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