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CHLORINATED PARAFFIN.

Avoid / SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Chlorinated Paraffin is an industrial chemical primarily used as a flame retardant, plasticizer, and lubricant. It has no established role or recognized benefits in cosmetic skincare formulations.

Summary

Science

Mechanism of Action

This compound lacks an identified mechanism of action for skincare benefits within a cosmetic context. Industrially, it functions by releasing chlorine radicals as a flame retardant and also acts as a plasticizer and lubricant.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Chlorinated paraffins are generally stable at normal temperatures. However, exposure to heat, light, or metals like aluminum can cause dehydrochlorination and material darkening.

Conflicts

  • strong oxidizing agents
  • heat
  • light
  • aluminum
  • zinc
  • iron

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has not assessed Chlorinated Paraffin for cosmetic use, indicating a lack of dedicated safety evaluation in this context.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Due to a complete absence of identified skincare benefits and dedicated cosmetic safety assessments, Chlorinated Paraffin is unsuitable for precision skincare formulations.

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