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Is Distillates (Petroleum), Polymerized Steam-Cracked, C5-12 Fraction vegan?

Distillates (Petroleum), Polymerized Steam-Cracked, C5-12 Fraction

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A complex petroleum distillate obtained from polymerized steam-cracked petroleum in the C5-12 carbon range, produced industrially by refining and cracking crude oil fractions. Used in industrial applications; regulated when benzene content exceeds 0.1% w/w.

INCI name Distillates (Petroleum), Polymerized Steam-Cracked, C5-12 Fraction
CAS number 68477-50-9
EC number 270-735-1
CosIng ID 81652
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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