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Hard Paraffin
A petroleum-derived hydrocarbon wax used primarily as a solidifying agent and barrier material in various applications including candles and cosmetics.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Dec 7, 2025
Health score-2.0
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Water guidelines
- Legal limit
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Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
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Risks
Potential skin irritation in sensitive individuals, inhalation exposure risk when burned producing particulates and volatile compounds, contamination with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) possible depending on refinement quality
Benefits
Provides solid form and moisture barrier in topical formulations, used for shaping and stability in products
References
Waters containing Hard Paraffin
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