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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
Purpose: Hydrotreated branched-paraffin carrier solvent; used in odor neutralizers, waxes, and aerosols where low odor and low aromatics are required

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.

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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.