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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

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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