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Hydrocarbons, C15-C20, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes

  • Aliphatic solvents
  • IUPAC: Hydrocarbons, C15-C20

Hydrocarbons, C15-C20, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026).

C15-C20 petroleum-distillate fraction at trace concentrations (<0.03%). Essentially non-volatile; no inhalation hazard. No health H-codes associated at this chain length and trace concentration.

Hydrocarbons in the C15-C20 range are a heavy petroleum-distillate fraction found at trace levels in some polish products. They are essentially non-volatile at ambient temperatures, contributing no meaningful vapor in normal application conditions. At <0.03% in a leave-on formula, this fraction has no health or environmental significance.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
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 heavy petroleum-based carrier fraction; present at <0.03% in some polish formulas as residual from petroleum-derived carrier systems

Common questions about Hydrocarbons, C15-C20, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes

What is Hydrocarbons, C15-C20, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes used for in car care?
Trace heavy petroleum-based carrier fraction; present at <0.03% in some polish formulas as residual from petroleum-derived carrier systems
Is Hydrocarbons, C15-C20, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes a VOC?
No. Hydrocarbons, C15-C20, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Hydrocarbons, C15-C20, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Hydrocarbons, C15-C20, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes 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.