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Is Hydrocarbons, C1-4, sweetened vegan?

Hydrocarbons, C1-4, sweetened

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A petroleum-derived hydrocarbon mixture with carbon chain lengths of C1 to C4 that has undergone a sweetening process to remove sulfur compounds, regulated for its butadiene content. It is a mineral hydrocarbon of non-animal origin.

Also known as Sweetened C1-4 hydrocarbons
INCI name Hydrocarbons, C1-4, sweetened
CAS number 68514-36-3
EC number 271-038-5
CosIng ID 28954
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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