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Is Fuel Oil No. 6 vegetarian?

Fuel Oil No. 6

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Fuel oil No. 6 is a heavy residual fraction obtained from the distillation of petroleum, used as a fuel in industrial and marine applications. It is a mineral, non-animal-derived petroleum product.

Also known as Bunker C fuel oil, Heavy fuel oil No. 6
INCI name Fuel Oil No. 6
CAS number 68553-00-4
EC number 271-384-7
CosIng ID 29124
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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