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Is Paraffin oils (petroleum), catalytic dewaxed light vegan?

Paraffin oils (petroleum), catalytic dewaxed light

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A light paraffinic petroleum oil that has undergone catalytic dewaxing, regulated for its polycyclic aromatic content via DMSO extract testing. It is a mineral oil of non-animal origin.

Also known as Catalytic dewaxed light paraffin oil
INCI name Paraffin oils (petroleum), catalytic dewaxed light
CAS number 64742-71-8
EC number 265-176-5
CosIng ID 29257
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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