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Is Montan Wax vegetarian?

Montan Wax

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Montan Wax is a hard wax obtained by solvent extraction of certain types of lignite (brown coal), with major deposits found in Germany, the USA, and China.

Also known as Breached Montan Wax, Breached Montan Wax,Montan Cera (EU), Montan Cera, Montan Wax
INCI name Montan Wax
CAS number 8002-53-7
EC number 232-313-5
CosIng ID 92430
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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