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Is Residual oils (petroleum), solvent-dewaxed vegan?

Residual oils (petroleum), solvent-dewaxed

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A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained as the residual oil fraction from solvent dewaxing processes; petroleum-derived, restricted when the DMSO extract exceeds 3% w/w due to potential carcinogenic content.

INCI name Residual oils (petroleum), solvent-dewaxed
CAS number 64742-62-7
EC number 265-166-0
CosIng ID 29249
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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