Heptane
Heptane is a cosmetic ingredient used as a solvent agent. It is used in 16 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 1,303 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | HEPTANE |
| Function | SOLVENT |
| CAS number | 142-82-5 |
| EC number | 205-563-8 |
| Prevalence | 16 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Nail |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 1,303 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 6,600 |
Used in
Nail Care 87.5%General Moisturizers 6.3%Prescription 6.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Heptane do in skincare?
- Heptane functions as a solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Heptane?
- It is most commonly found in Nail products, especially nail care (87.5% of its uses).
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