SYNTHETIC PETROLATUM
Synthetic Petrolatum is a paraffin wax intended to be generally indistinguishable from Petrolatum with regard to chemical composition and physical characteristics.
SYNTHETIC PETROLATUM is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.
Inventory details for SYNTHETIC PETROLATUM
INCI name
SYNTHETIC PETROLATUM
Description
Synthetic Petrolatum is a paraffin wax intended to be generally indistinguishable from Petrolatum with regard to chemical composition and physical characteristics.
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How SYNTHETIC PETROLATUM appears in the CosIng inventory
The CosIng inventory lists SYNTHETIC PETROLATUM as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.
SYNTHETIC PETROLATUM is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.
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