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Is Foots oil (petroleum), carbon-treated vegetarian?

Foots oil (petroleum), carbon-treated

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A petroleum foots oil (a waxy by-product of dewaxing) that has been treated with activated carbon, regulated when its DMSO extract content exceeds 3% w/w due to potential aromatic content.

INCI name Foots oil (petroleum), carbon-treated
CAS number 97862-76-5
EC number 308-126-0
CosIng ID 29315
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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