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Distillates (petroleum), acid-treated heavy paraffinic

CAS 64742-20-7 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

An acid-treated heavy paraffinic petroleum distillate. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II unless the full refining history proves it is not carcinogenic.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic role (untreated petroleum stream)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned unless full refining proven non-carcinogenic
  • Possible PAH content
  • Refinery intermediate, not cosmetic-grade
  • Carcinogenicity concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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