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 name | TETRADECENE |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 1120-36-1 |
| EC number | 214-306-9 |
| Prevalence | 75 products (0.08% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
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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