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Hydrocarbons, C13-C16, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes

  • Aliphatic solvents
  • IUPAC: Hydrocarbons, C13-C16

Hydrocarbons, C13-C16, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes appears in 2 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is classified as a VOC.

C13-C16 petroleum-distillate fraction at trace concentrations (<0.03%). Very low volatility; no significant inhalation hazard at trace levels. No H-codes identified at this concentration range.

Hydrocarbons in the C13-C16 range are a heavier petroleum-distillate fraction found at trace levels in some polish and protective coating products. Their very low vapor pressure at this chain length means negligible vapor generation during application. At <0.03% in a leave-on formula, this fraction contributes no meaningful health or environmental impact.

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: Trace petroleum-based solvent carrier fraction; present at <0.03% in some polish formulas as residual from petroleum-derived carrier systems

Common questions about Hydrocarbons, C13-C16, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes

What is Hydrocarbons, C13-C16, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes used for in car care?
Trace petroleum-based solvent carrier fraction; present at <0.03% in some polish formulas as residual from petroleum-derived carrier systems
Is Hydrocarbons, C13-C16, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes a VOC?
Yes. Hydrocarbons, C13-C16, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Hydrocarbons, C13-C16, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Hydrocarbons, C13-C16, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes 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.