Is Fuel Oil No. 4 vegan?
Fuel Oil No. 4
Fuel oil no. 4 is a petroleum distillate fraction with a defined viscosity range, used as a fuel or industrial processing material. It is a mineral-derived substance obtained from petroleum refining with no animal origin.
| Also known as | A distillate oil having a minimum viscosity of 45 SUS at 37.7°C (100°F) to a maximum of 125 SUS at 37.7°C (100°F), Distillate fuel oil |
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| INCI name | Fuel Oil No. 4 |
| CAS number | 68476-31-3 |
| EC number | 270-673-5 |
| CosIng ID | 30115 |
| 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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