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Hydrotreated Middle Distillate Alkanes

  • Aliphatic solvents
  • CAS 64742-46-7

Hydrotreated Middle Distillate Alkanes (CAS 64742-46-7) appears in 3 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is classified as a VOC.

Low acute toxicity. Aspiration hazard (H304) if liquid is swallowed. Inhalation of vapor at high concentration can cause respiratory irritation and CNS effects (drowsiness).

Hydrotreated middle distillate alkanes are a kerosene-range petroleum cut processed to reduce aromatic content. Used as a low-odor, low-aromatic carrier in higher-end finishing products.

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
2/5
Purpose: Mid-cut petroleum solvent (kerosene-range), hydrotreated for low aromatic content; used as a carrier in waxes and some sealants

Common questions about Hydrotreated Middle Distillate Alkanes

What is Hydrotreated Middle Distillate Alkanes used for in car care?
Mid-cut petroleum solvent (kerosene-range), hydrotreated for low aromatic content; used as a carrier in waxes and some sealants
Is Hydrotreated Middle Distillate Alkanes a VOC?
Yes. Hydrotreated Middle Distillate Alkanes is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Hydrotreated Middle Distillate Alkanes on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Hydrotreated Middle Distillate Alkanes is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

3 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.