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Hydrogenated Polydecene
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Moderate concern
Cosmetic-grade synthetic hydrocarbon. CIR has assessed hydrogenated polydecene as safe for cosmetic use; not approved as a food ingredient.
Found in
12 products
What it is
Synthetic hydrocarbon emollient produced by oligomerization and hydrogenation of decene; a polyalphaolefin.
Cosmetic emollient, not a food additive.
Why it's flagged
- not a food ingredient
What regulators actually say
"Hydrogenated polydecene is a polyalphaolefin used as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient in cosmetics."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not approved as a direct food additive; cosmetic ingredient
European Union — EFSA
Not evaluated as a food additive
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