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Is Alkanes, C1-4, C3-rich vegan?

Alkanes, C1-4, C3-rich

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A petroleum-derived hydrocarbon mixture of C1-4 alkanes enriched in propane (C3), regulated when containing more than 0.1% w/w butadiene as an impurity. It is a mineral/petrochemical substance not of animal or plant origin.

INCI name Alkanes, C1-4, C3-rich
CAS number 90622-55-2
EC number 292-456-4
CosIng ID 28998
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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