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Hydrocarbons, C12-C15, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, <2% aromatics

  • Aliphatic solvents
  • CAS 90622-58-5
  • IUPAC: Hydrocarbons, C12-C15

Hydrocarbons, C12-C15, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, <2% aromatics (CAS 90622-58-5) appears in 2 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is classified as a VOC.

C12-C15 petroleum-distillate fraction. At ingredient level may carry H304 (aspiration hazard) in some SDS classifications, subject to CLP viscosity exemption. At 1-<3% concentration in leave-on product formulas, aspiration risk is dependent on mixture-level SDS classification. No H335 or H336 identified at this chain length and concentration.

Hydrocarbons in the C12-C15 range are a mid-weight petroleum-distillate fraction used as carrier solvents or co-diluents in polish, protective coating, and wax products. Their vapor pressure is lower than lighter fractions (C7-C11 naphtha), limiting inhalation exposure in typical outdoor application. At concentrations of 1-<3% in water-based polish formulas, the contribution to product VOC is minimal.

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
5/5
Purpose: Petroleum-based solvent carrier fraction; used as co-carrier or diluent in polish and protective coating formulas

Common questions about Hydrocarbons, C12-C15, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, <2% aromatics

What is Hydrocarbons, C12-C15, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, <2% aromatics used for in car care?
Petroleum-based solvent carrier fraction; used as co-carrier or diluent in polish and protective coating formulas
Is Hydrocarbons, C12-C15, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, <2% aromatics a VOC?
Yes. Hydrocarbons, C12-C15, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, <2% aromatics is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Hydrocarbons, C12-C15, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, <2% aromatics on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Hydrocarbons, C12-C15, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, <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.