Is Mineral Oil vegetarian?
Mineral Oil
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.
| Also known as | 232-455-8, Heavy mineral oil, High viscosity white mineral oil, liquid paraffin, MINERAL OIL, mineral oil (light), Paraffin oils. Liquid hydrocarbons from petroleum, paraffinum liquidum, Paraffinum liquidum (high viscosity), paraffinum liquidum / paraffinum perliquidum, petroleum oil, white oil |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Mineral Oil |
| E number | E905a |
| CAS number | 8012-95-1 |
| EC number | 232-384-2 |
| CosIng ID | 35850 |
| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
Classifications are made to the best of our knowledge based on available scientific and regulatory sources. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of every entry, errors in the sources we draw from can always occur. This tool also cannot account for cross-contamination, which depends entirely on individual suppliers and producers. If you believe a classification is incorrect, you can report an issue.
