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Hydrogenated Farnesene

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

Hydrogenated Farnesene (CAS 1581740-29-5) appears in 1 of the 2,122 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of August 2026).

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.

Common questions about Hydrogenated Farnesene

What is Hydrogenated Farnesene used for in car care?
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.
Is Hydrogenated Farnesene a VOC?
No. Hydrogenated Farnesene is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Hydrogenated Farnesene on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Hydrogenated Farnesene 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.