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Is C12-20 Isoparaffin vegan?

C12-20 Isoparaffin

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C12-20 Isoparaffin is a mixture of branched-chain saturated hydrocarbons with 12 to 20 carbon atoms, used in cosmetics as an emollient and solvent. It is produced synthetically or from mineral/petroleum sources, with no animal origin.

INCI name C12-20 Isoparaffin
CAS number 308061-45-2
CosIng ID 32235
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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