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Hydrocarbons, C11-C14, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, <2% aromatics

  • Aliphatic solvents

Hydrocarbons, C11-C14, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, <2% aromatics appears in 2 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is classified as a VOC.

Aspiration hazard Cat 1 (H304) at the pure-substance level — may be fatal if swallowed and liquid enters airways. No respiratory irritant classification (no H335). Skin defatting potential with prolonged contact. Low aromatics (<2%) reduces carcinogen exposure vs. aromatic-rich petroleum fractions.

Hydrocarbons C11-C14 (n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, <2% aromatics) is a petroleum-derived distillate fraction used as the primary carrier in penetrating oils and multi-purpose lubricants. The EC number 926-141-6 identifies this as a refined hydrocarbon blend with minimal aromatic content, which distinguishes it from heavier naphthenic or aromatic-rich fractions.

The thin viscosity of this C11-C14 fraction enables it to wick into corroded metal joints by capillary action — the defining property of effective penetrating oils. The <2% aromatic specification reduces the carcinogenicity and aquatic toxicity concerns associated with higher-aromatic petroleum distillates.

H304 (aspiration hazard) is classified for this substance due to its kinematic viscosity below the CLP exemption threshold — a swallowing hazard, not an aerosol inhalation hazard.

Health & environment profile

VOC
yes
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
no
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
yes
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
4/5
Purpose: Carrier solvent, penetrating agent, lubricant base

Common questions about Hydrocarbons, C11-C14, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, <2% aromatics

What is Hydrocarbons, C11-C14, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, <2% aromatics used for in car care?
Carrier solvent, penetrating agent, lubricant base
Is Hydrocarbons, C11-C14, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, <2% aromatics a VOC?
Yes. Hydrocarbons, C11-C14, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, <2% aromatics is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Hydrocarbons, C11-C14, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, <2% aromatics on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Hydrocarbons, C11-C14, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, <2% aromatics is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

2 products contain this

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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.