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Is Naphtha (Petroleum), Light Steam-cracked vegan?

Naphtha (Petroleum), Light Steam-cracked

Vegetarian Unconfirmed

A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained by steam cracking of petroleum naphtha, composing the light fraction, used as an industrial chemical feedstock; may contain benzene above 0.1% w/w.

INCI name Naphtha (Petroleum), Light Steam-cracked
CAS number 64742-83-2
EC number 265-187-5
CosIng ID 81352
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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