All of the following are characteristics of absorption bases, EXCEPT

They are non-washable
They are difficult to spread
They are non-greasy
They are anhydrous


They are non-greasy

Rationale: Absorption bases are greasy. They are non-washable, difficult to spread, and anhydrous.

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