Tetradecene

Tetradecene is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, solvent agent. It is used in 75 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameTETRADECENE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number1120-36-1
EC number214-306-9
Prevalence75 products (0.08% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Shampoos 32%Face Cleansers 30.7%Body Washes 18.7%Exfoliators 2.7%Eyebrows 2.7%Hand Soaps 2.7%

Frequently asked

What does Tetradecene do in skincare?
Tetradecene functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Tetradecene allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Tetradecene?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially shampoos (32% of its uses).

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