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Is C20-40 Isoparaffin vegetarian?

C20-40 Isoparaffin

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C20-40 Isoparaffin is a mixture of synthetic branched-chain saturated hydrocarbons derived from petroleum, used as an emollient and viscosity-increasing agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Alkanes, C20-40-iso
INCI name C20-40 Isoparaffin
CosIng ID 74690
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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