Tridecane
Our database includes 448 products that contain Tridecane.
Explained
Tridecane is a lightweight emollient and fragrancing ingredient. It is a paraffin and often called a silicone alternative.
According to a manufacturer, it is used to give a light odor to raw materials.
This ingredient can be derived from palm oil, or coconut oil. It is also naturally found in certain species of organisms.
According to the NOAA, this ingredient can cause skin sensitivity with prolonged use. However, this warning is taken from the Coast Guard and no studies have been done on this in relation to cosmetics.
Tridecane is not water soluble.
You should know
What it does
Perfuming
A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.
Alternative names
N-Tridecane
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.9%
Top categories
Makeup
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Tridecane
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
41150
INCI Name
TRIDECANE
EC #
 211-093-4
All Functions
Perfuming
