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Alkanes, C12-26-branched and linear, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Korean: 알칸류, C12-16, 측쇄형 및 직선형, 정제과정이 완전히 알려지고 발암물질을 함유하지 않음을 보여줄 수 있으면 예외 · CAS 90622-53-0 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/881

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 16, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Alkanes, C12-26-branched and linear, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen is treated in 4 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen^정제과정이 완전히 알려지고 발암물질을 함유하지 않음을 보여줄 수 있으면 예외
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited MFDS summary (Korean): except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen^ 정제과정이 완전히 알려지고 발암물질을 함유하지 않음을 보여줄 수 있으면 예외
BR BrazilProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen^ 정제과정이 완전히 알려지고 발암물질을 함유하지 않음을 보여줄 수 있으면 예외
AR ArgentinaProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen^ 정제과정이 완전히 알려지고 발암물질을 함유하지 않음을 보여줄 수 있으면 예외

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026

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Alkanes, C12-26-branched and linear, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen 알칸류, C12-16, 측쇄형 및 직선형, 정제과정이 완전히 알려지고 발암물질을 함유하지 않음을 보여줄 수 있으면 예외

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

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