INCI name : Petrolatum

Name read on the label : Petrolatum

English name : Petrolatum

General data

Origin : Mineral (Hydrocarbons) / Synthetic

CAS nbr : 8009-03-8

CTFA nbr : 2284

EINECS/ELINCS nbr : 232-373-2

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FUNCTIONS

Antistatic
Emollient
Emollients smoothe and soften the skin.
Hair Conditioning Agent
Hair conditioning agents leave the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and/or gives volume, highlights, brilliance, etc.
Moisturizing Agent
Hydrating agents increase the water content of the skin and help to maintain its soft and smooth appearance.

OTHER NAMES ON THE LABEL

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KNOWN DATA TO-DATE

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REGULATORY DATA

Prohibited in cosmetic products, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen.

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