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Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax, the hardened microcrystalline wax, a highly purified petroleum product with a fine crystalline structure and a melting point between 25-50 degrees C, is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).
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