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Data: Limited

Isododecane

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Other Concerns

Neurotoxicity (low), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low), and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

SYNONYMS

● VKPSKYDESGTTFR-UHFFFAOYSA-
● ACMC-1C04U
● CHEBI:77509
● 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE 100 MICROG/ML IN ACETONITRILE
● EC 236-757-0
● 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYL-HEPTANE
● DTXSID0042034
● EINECS 236-757-0
● PERMETHYL 99A
● CTK4B9396

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

Isododecane is a branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 12 carbons; used as a solvent. CosIng definition: 2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

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mascara175 products
brow liner285 products
lipstick2145 products
blush298 products
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facial moisturizer/treatment66 products
makeup primer184 products
hand cream6 products
nail treatment2 products
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hair spray21 products
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lip liner231 products
lip gloss147 products
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after shave5 products
after sun product6 products
recreational sunscreen81 products
body art2 products
setting powder/spray19 products
facial powder7 products
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glitter6 products
other eye makeup5 products
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Exfoliants2 products
sunless tanning5 products
hair removal waxes1 products
lip plumper15 products
Beard Conditioners2 products
toners/astringents2 products
Lip Stain4 products
styling mousse/foam1 products
beard care2 products
Facial Sun Care5 products
tanning oil3 products
liquid hand soap1 products
nail glue1 products
Dry Shampoo and Hair Powders1 products
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Other Hair Care Preparations1 products
mouthwash1 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)1 products
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Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of skin irritationCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Limited evidence of irritationPeer Reviewed Literature

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as toxic or harmful.European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Classified as toxic or harmful.European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
One or more animal studies show effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
One or more animal studies show effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
One or more animal studies show Kidney effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Wildlife and environmental toxicityEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Neurotoxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
One or more animal studies show effects at high dosesCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Peer Reviewed Literature
  • European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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