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Alkanes, C10-C20 branched and linear

  • Aliphatic solvents
  • CAS 928771-01-1
  • IUPAC: Alkanes, C10-20, branched and linear

Alkanes, C10-C20 branched and linear (CAS 928771-01-1) appears in 1 of the 2,122 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of August 2026). It is classified as a VOC.

Aliphatic (non-aromatic) hydrocarbon fraction. Carries Asp. Tox. 1 (H304) aspiration hazard at ingredient level and STOT SE 3 (H336) narcotic vapor effects. No carcinogenicity or Prop 65 listing — the paraffinic structure avoids the aromatic-driven cancer classifications. Skin-defatting on prolonged contact.

Alkanes, C10-C20 branched and linear (CAS 928771-01-1) is a paraffinic aliphatic hydrocarbon fraction — a straight- and branched-chain distillate cut in the C10 to C20 range, with no aromatic ring content. In fuel-system additives it acts as a co-solvent alongside the primary petroleum carrier, extending the range of gum and varnish it can dissolve while keeping the aromatic (and therefore carcinogenic) content of the blend low.

Because it is purely aliphatic, this fraction avoids the carcinogenicity and Prop 65 classifications that aromatic solvents such as naphthalene, benzene, and ethylbenzene carry. Its main ingredient-level hazards are aspiration (H304 — the low-viscosity hydrocarbon can be drawn into the lungs if swallowed) and mild narcotic vapor effects (H336) on heavy inhalation. It is EPA VOC-classified and is harmful to aquatic life on spill, but is not readily biodegradable and persists in soil and sediment.

Health & environment profile

VOC
yes
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
yes
Biodegradable
no
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
yes
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
2/5
Purpose: Aliphatic hydrocarbon co-solvent — a mid-range paraffinic distillate fraction that supplements the primary carrier, extending the solvent range for dissolving gum and varnish without adding aromatic content.

Common questions about Alkanes, C10-C20 branched and linear

What is Alkanes, C10-C20 branched and linear used for in car care?
Aliphatic hydrocarbon co-solvent — a mid-range paraffinic distillate fraction that supplements the primary carrier, extending the solvent range for dissolving gum and varnish without adding aromatic content.
Is Alkanes, C10-C20 branched and linear a VOC?
Yes. Alkanes, C10-C20 branched and linear is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Alkanes, C10-C20 branched and linear on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Alkanes, C10-C20 branched and linear is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.