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Is Alkanes, C3-4 vegan?

Alkanes, C3-4

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A complex combination of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons (alkanes) predominantly having three to four carbon atoms; petroleum-derived, restricted when it contains more than 0.1% w/w butadiene.

Also known as Paraffins C3-4
INCI name Alkanes, C3-4
CAS number 68475-59-2
EC number 270-653-6
CosIng ID 28570
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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