Is Paraffin Waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp tar, silicic acid-treated vegan?
Paraffin Waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp tar, silicic acid-treated
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A wax derived from brown-coal high-temperature tar, treated with silicic acid to remove polar compounds; restricted in cosmetics when benzo[a]pyrene content exceeds 0.005%.
| Also known as | Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp tar, silicic acid-treated |
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| INCI name | Paraffin Waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp tar, silicic acid-treated |
| CAS number | 97926-78-8 |
| EC number | 308-298-7 |
| CosIng ID | 29027 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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