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C12-15 Synthetic Isoparaffin

  • Aliphatic solvents
  • CAS 64742-47-8
  • IUPAC: Isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, C12-15

C12-15 Synthetic Isoparaffin (CAS 64742-47-8) appears in 1 of the 2,122 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of August 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

No GHS classification for this component in the finished-product SDS. Synthetic isoparaffins are refined to remove aromatics and are generally lower-irritation than unrefined petroleum naphtha, though prolonged skin or inhalation exposure to any hydrocarbon solvent should be avoided per standard handling precautions.

C12-15 synthetic isoparaffin is a refined, branched-chain hydrocarbon solvent used as a carrier in SONAX's CC36 GlossCoat aerosol. Synthetic isoparaffins are manufactured to a tighter carbon-chain distribution than raw petroleum naphtha and typically contain minimal aromatic content, which reduces both odor and irritation potential relative to unrefined mineral spirits.

No hazard classification is triggered by this component at the finished-product mixture level; it is not Prop 65-listed, not an asthmagen, and not aquatic-toxic per the available SDS data. As with any hydrocarbon solvent, standard ventilation precautions apply during application.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
5/5
Purpose: Solvent — a synthetic branched-chain hydrocarbon carrier used in the aerosol gloss-coat formula

Common questions about C12-15 Synthetic Isoparaffin

What is C12-15 Synthetic Isoparaffin used for in car care?
Solvent — a synthetic branched-chain hydrocarbon carrier used in the aerosol gloss-coat formula
Is C12-15 Synthetic Isoparaffin a VOC?
No. C12-15 Synthetic Isoparaffin is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is C12-15 Synthetic Isoparaffin on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. C12-15 Synthetic Isoparaffin is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is C12-15 Synthetic Isoparaffin biodegradable?
Yes. C12-15 Synthetic Isoparaffin has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

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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.