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Is Lubricating Oils (Petroleum), Base Oils, Paraffinic vegetarian?

Lubricating Oils (Petroleum), Base Oils, Paraffinic

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A complex combination of paraffinic hydrocarbons used as base oils for lubricants, obtained from petroleum refining. It is a mineral oil-derived substance related to kerosene-type distillates.

Also known as Kerosene base oil
INCI name Lubricating Oils (Petroleum), Base Oils, Paraffinic
CAS number 93572-43-1
EC number 297-474-6
CosIng ID 29293
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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