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Is Distillates (Petroleum), Solvent-Dewaxed Heavy Paraffinic vegan?

Distillates (Petroleum), Solvent-Dewaxed Heavy Paraffinic

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A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained by solvent dewaxing of heavy paraffinic petroleum distillate; restricted in cosmetics when the DMSO extract exceeds 3% due to potential carcinogenicity.

INCI name Distillates (Petroleum), Solvent-Dewaxed Heavy Paraffinic
CAS number 64742-65-0
EC number 265-169-7
CosIng ID 29252
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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