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Distillates (petroleum), chemically neutralized heavy paraffinic

CAS 64742-27-4 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

A chemically neutralized heavy paraffinic petroleum distillate. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II unless the refining history demonstrates non-carcinogenicity.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic role (refinery intermediate)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned unless refining history proves non-carcinogenic
  • Possible PAH carcinogens
  • Refinery heavy distillate, not cosmetic-grade
  • CMR class designation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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