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Is Extracts (petroleum), light paraffinic distillate solvent, hydrodesulfurised (if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract) vegetarian?

Extracts (petroleum), light paraffinic distillate solvent, hydrodesulfurised (if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract)

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A petroleum extract from hydrodesulfurised light paraffinic distillate solvent, regulated when its DMSO-extractable fraction exceeds 3% w/w due to potential carcinogenicity. It is a mineral-derived industrial substance not of animal origin.

INCI name Extracts (petroleum), light paraffinic distillate solvent, hydrodesulfurised (if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract)
CAS number 91995-77-6
EC number 295-340-1
CosIng ID 29285
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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