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Is Distillates (petroleum), steam-cracked, C5-12 fraction vegetarian?

Distillates (petroleum), steam-cracked, C5-12 fraction

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A complex petroleum distillate fraction obtained from steam-cracking processes, containing hydrocarbons in the C5 to C12 range, potentially containing benzene above 0.1% w/w.

INCI name Distillates (petroleum), steam-cracked, C5-12 fraction
CAS number 68477-53-2
EC number 270-736-7
CosIng ID 81653
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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