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Ceresin (also cerin, cerasin, cerosin, ceresin wax or ceresine) is a wax derived from ozokerite by a purifying process.

The purifying process of the ozokerite commonly comprises a treatment with heat and sulfuric acid, but other processes are also in use.

Uses are:

as an alternative to beeswax in ointments

References

CERESIN, Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep online cosmetics database
ceresin, Drugs.com online pharmaceutical encyclopedia
AKROCHEM® CERESIN WAX, Akrochem product information

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