Is Extracts (petroleum), solvent-refined heavy paraffinic distillate solvent (if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract) vegan?
Extracts (petroleum), solvent-refined heavy paraffinic distillate solvent (if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract)
A petroleum extract from solvent refining of heavy paraffinic distillate, 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.
| Also known as | Kerosene, Paraffin oil |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Extracts (petroleum), solvent-refined heavy paraffinic distillate solvent (if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract) |
| EC number | 272-180-0 |
| CosIng ID | 29261 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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