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Distillates (petroleum), heavy paraffinic

CAS 64741-51-1
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Distillates (petroleum), Heavy Paraffinic is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Heavy paraffinic distillates are highly refined petroleum fractions. Under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III, they are restricted to below 0.1% as a constituent of substances or mixtures. When properly refined to remove PAHs, these materials are widely used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations, but the restriction reflects the need for appropriate refinement standards.

Known concerns

  • Restricted in EU cosmetics (Annex III, <0.1%)
  • Requires high refinement standards
  • Potential PAH concern if inadequately processed

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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