C13-C16 Isoalkanes
- Aliphatic solvents
- CAS 68551-20-2
C13-C16 Isoalkanes (CAS 68551-20-2) appears in 5 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is classified as a VOC.
Low acute toxicity. Aspiration hazard (H304) if swallowed in liquid form. Cured/dried product poses minimal exposure risk.
C13-C16 isoalkanes are a hydrotreated petroleum cut used as a low-aromatic, low-odor carrier in fragrance, prep, and finishing products.
Health & environment profile
- VOC
- yes
- Prop 65 listed
- no
- Asthmagen
- no
- EPA Safer Choice
- no
- Aquatic toxicity
- no
- Biodegradable
- no
- Bioaccumulative
- no
- Persistent
- no
- Ozone depleting
- no
- Microplastic
- no
- PFAS
- no
- Env. score
- 3/5
Common questions about C13-C16 Isoalkanes
- What is C13-C16 Isoalkanes used for in car care?
- Hydrotreated branched-paraffin carrier solvent; used in odor neutralizers, waxes, and aerosols where low odor and low aromatics are required
- Is C13-C16 Isoalkanes a VOC?
- Yes. C13-C16 Isoalkanes is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
- Is C13-C16 Isoalkanes on California's Proposition 65 list?
- No. C13-C16 Isoalkanes is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
5 products contain this
Dakota Odor Bomb Car Odor Eliminator · Lemon (5 oz)odor-eliminator
Flitz Multi-Purpose Metal Polish Pastechrome-polish
Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid WaxProp 65liquid-wax
RUPES UNO Protect One Step Polish & Sealantone-step-polish
RUPES UNO Pure Ultrafine Polishfinishing-polish
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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.