C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Benchmark: Benchmark 2
- Assessed: 2025-10-03
- Expires: 2030-02-24
Used primarily in Cosmetics & Personal Care, and Solvents & Cleaning applications, C13-14 Isoparaffin is specifically used in conditioning agent, cosmetics, defoamer, lubricant, personal care products, plasticizer, and solvent.
C13-14 Isoparaffin is a UVCB substance characterized as complex mixture of hydrocarbons obtained by
light hydrogenation treatment of a petroleum distillate (naphtha) fraction in the presence of a catalyst
consisting of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers in range of C11 to C16 (USDA 2008). It is available
commercially in different grades such as Exxsol D40, D60, D80, D95, D110, D130 grades, and Isopar
M, which vary in their boiling points, volatilities and content of aromatic constituents (U.S. EA 2006).
Chemical Synonyms C13-14 Isoalkane (EC 2024); C13-14 Alkane; Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light; Hydrotreated kerosene; Hydrotreated light distillate; Hydrotreated light distillates (petroleum)
Key Functions: Cosmetics & Personal Care, Solvents & Cleaning