Synonym(s)
CAS number: 8009-03-8
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Red petrolatum (petrolatum = Vasline) consists of a complex of hydrocarbon compounds which is formed as a semi-solid when dewaxing paraffin-containing residual oil.
Red petrolatum consists mainly of a mixture of mostly saturated hydrocarbon compounds with carbon numbers >C 25.
Red petrolatum makes the skin smooth and supple; UV absorber protects the cosmetic against UV light; increases the water content of the skin, moisturizes
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