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Aromatic hydrocarbons, C8, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A C8 aromatic hydrocarbon stream containing benzene and related aromatics such as xylene and toluene; subject to EU Annex II prohibition due to benzene content above the regulatory threshold.
C8 aromatic hydrocarbon streams typically contain benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene isomers (BTEX). The EU Annex II prohibition of benzene at >0.1% w/w applies to the ingredient as described. Under REACH and the EU Cosmetics Regulation, no safety dossier supports cosmetic application of this complex aromatic stream. The presence of toluene and ethylbenzene adds additional skin and systemic toxicity concerns.
Known concerns
- Benzene >0.1% w/w — EU Annex II prohibited
- Contains toluene (reproductive toxicity Category 1A concern per CLP)
- BTEX aromatics associated with neurotoxicity and skin irritation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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