Banned petroleum distillate
Distillates (petroleum), heavy arom., 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.
A petroleum distillate fraction prohibited in cosmetics when benzene content exceeds 0.1%. Benzene is a recognized human carcinogen linked to leukemia, so contaminated distillates are banned from cosmetic use.
Skin benefits
- No cosmetic benefit; banned form of petroleum distillate
- Industrial petroleum processing applications outside consumer products
Known concerns
- Contains benzene, a known human carcinogen
- Banned in cosmetics when benzene content exceeds 0.1% in EU
- Linked to leukemia and other blood cancers
- Skin and eye irritation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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