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Is Isoeicosane vegan?

Isoeicosane

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Isoeicosane is a synthetic, hydrogenated branched-chain hydrocarbon derived from petroleum-based isobutylene, used as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics.

Also known as Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polym., pentaisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
INCI name Isoeicosane
CAS number 93685-79-1
EC number 297-627-7
CosIng ID 34652
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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