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Is Mineral Oil vegan?

White mineral oil is a highly purified, colourless, and odourless oil derived from petroleum through refining processes. It is used as a lubricant, release agent, and coating agent in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical applications. It is of petrochemical origin, not plant-derived.

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