Banned / Annex II
Benzo[j]fluoranthene
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Benzo[j]fluoranthene — a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), classified as IARC Group 2B carcinogen and banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II. Environmental pollutant, not a skincare ingredient.
Skin benefits
- No cosmetic use; environmental contaminant PAH
Known concerns
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II — banned polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
- IARC Group 2B carcinogen
- Persistent environmental contaminant from combustion sources
- Should never appear in any cosmetic product
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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