Red Petrolatum
Used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning, emollient, moisturising and uv absorber. Petrolatum. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained as a semi-solid from dewaxing paraffinic residual oil. It consists predominantly of saturated crystalline and liquid hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly greater than C25.
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex II/904.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Red Petrolatum used for in cosmetics?
Red Petrolatum is used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning, emollient, moisturising and uv absorber. Petrolatum. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained as a semi-solid from dewaxing paraffinic residual oil. It consists predominantly of saturated crystalline and liquid hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly greater than C25.
Is Red Petrolatum restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
Red Petrolatum is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex II/904 (prohibited in eu cosmetics). Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.
What is the CAS number of Red Petrolatum?
Red Petrolatum is listed with CAS number 8009-03-8 and EC number 232-373-2.