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Is C7-8 Isoparaffin vegetarian?

C7-8 Isoparaffin

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C7-8 Isoparaffin is a mixture of branched saturated hydrocarbons with 7-8 carbon atoms, derived from petroleum, used in cosmetics as a solvent and emollient.

Also known as Alkanes, C7-8-iso
INCI name C7-8 Isoparaffin
EC number 274-273-1
CosIng ID 74791
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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