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Distillates (petroleum), C6-rich, 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.
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A C6-rich petroleum distillate with potential benzene contamination; benzene at >0.1% w/w is a Category 1A carcinogen prohibited under EU Annex II, making this ingredient unsuitable for cosmetics.
C6-rich petroleum distillates are light hydrocarbon streams rich in hexane isomers and benzene. The C6 carbon range directly overlaps with benzene's boiling range, meaning this cut is particularly likely to carry benzene above the 0.1% w/w threshold defined in EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II. This is an industrial solvent and fuel component with no established cosmetic safety profile.
Known concerns
- Benzene >0.1% w/w — EU Annex II prohibited carcinogen
- C6-range aromatics contribute to skin irritation and systemic toxicity risk
- Industrial solvent with no cosmetic application
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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