C12-14 Isoparaffin
AKA “C12-14 Isoparaffin, Isoparaffin C12-C14, Isododecane, Isodecane”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
C12-14 isoparaffin
AKA: Isoparaffin C12-C14, Isododecane, Isodecane
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight solvent that helps blend and distribute other ingredients evenly throughout the formula, ensuring a smooth, consistent texture.
CAS #
68551-19-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Dissolves Ingredients
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
Synthetic hydrocarbon developed in the 20th century as a lightweight emollient and solvent in cosmetics, designed to provide a silky feel without the greasiness of traditional oils.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
C12-14 Isoparaffin
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Isododecane
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
C12-14 Isoparaffin
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Isododecane
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR