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Is Slack Wax (Petroleum), Low-Melting, Clay-Treated vegan?

Slack Wax (Petroleum), Low-Melting, Clay-Treated

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A low-melting petroleum wax refined through clay treatment, obtained as a by-product of dewaxing lubricating oils; subject to cosmetic restrictions due to potential carcinogenic contaminants unless refining history is documented.

INCI name Slack Wax (Petroleum), Low-Melting, Clay-Treated
CAS number 97863-05-3
EC number 308-156-4
CosIng ID 29369
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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