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Is Chlorinated Paraffin vegan?

Chlorinated Paraffin

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Chlorinated Paraffin is a chlorinated mixture of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum, used industrially and formerly in cosmetics as a plasticizer or lubricant.

Also known as Chlorinated Paraffins
INCI name Chlorinated Paraffin
CAS number 61788-76-9
CosIng ID 55264
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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