CarCareTruth
Sign up

Hydrogenated Farnesene

  • Aliphatic solvents
  • CAS 1581740-29-5
  • IUPAC: 1,6,10-dodecatriene, 7,11-dimethyl-3-methylene-, (6E)-, hydrogenated

Low acute toxicity. Used as a co-solvent and lubricant carrier. No GHS health H-codes at pure substance level.

Hydrogenated farnesene is a C15 branched aliphatic hydrocarbon produced by hydrogenating the terpene farnesene. It is used as a co-solvent and lubricant carrier in specialty lubricants and penetrating oils, valued for its low pour point and good lubricity characteristics at low concentrations. The high partition coefficient (log Kow 6.08–6.48, documented in Liquid Wrench L112 SDS §12) indicates significant bioaccumulation potential in aquatic organisms. It is not expected to be readily biodegradable by standard OECD 301 criteria. Environmental concerns are primarily around persistence and bioaccumulation in aquatic ecosystems via runoff.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
yes
Biodegradable
no
Bioaccumulative
yes
Persistent
yes
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
2/5
Purpose: Synthetic C15 branched aliphatic hydrocarbon used as a co-solvent and lubricant carrier in penetrating oils and specialty lubricants. Derived from bio-based farnesene via hydrogenation.

1 product contain this

Health summaries are editorial — we synthesize from SDSs, peer-reviewed sources, and regulatory listings. Not medical advice.