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Is Naphthenic Oils (Petroleum), Catalytic Dewaxed Heavy vegan?

Naphthenic Oils (Petroleum), Catalytic Dewaxed Heavy

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A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained by catalytic dewaxing of a heavy naphthenic petroleum distillate, restricted in cosmetics when the DMSO extract content exceeds 3% w/w due to potential carcinogenic PAH content.

INCI name Naphthenic Oils (Petroleum), Catalytic Dewaxed Heavy
CAS number 64742-68-3
EC number 265-172-3
CosIng ID 29254
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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