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Banned / Annex II

Benzo[k]fluoranthene

CAS 207-08-9 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Benzo[k]fluoranthene — a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, IARC Group 2B carcinogen, banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II. 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
  • Combustion/pyrolysis pollutant; persistent in environment
  • Should never appear in cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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