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Is Lubricating oils vegetarian?

Lubricating oils

Lubricating oils are petroleum-derived liquids used to reduce friction between moving surfaces; this entry is regulated when the DMSO extract content exceeds 3% by weight due to potential carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic content.

INCI name Lubricating oils
CAS number 74869-22-0
EC number 278-012-2
CosIng ID 29266
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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