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Is Distillates (petroleum), heavy paraffinic vegan?

Distillates (petroleum), heavy paraffinic

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A complex petroleum distillate consisting predominantly of paraffinic hydrocarbons, classified as heavy, obtained from crude oil distillation. It is a mineral oil product, not of animal or plant origin.

INCI name Distillates (petroleum), heavy paraffinic
CAS number 64741-51-1
EC number 265-052-0
CosIng ID 29143
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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