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Restricted petroleum derivative

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.

Heavy paraffinic distillates are crude petroleum streams prohibited in EU cosmetics unless their refining history fully removes carcinogenic polyaromatics. Only highly refined grades are safe.

Skin benefits

  • Inexpensive emollient base when highly refined
  • Forms occlusive moisture barrier

Known concerns

  • Unrefined grades classified Carc. 1B in EU CLP
  • Prohibited in EU cosmetics unless refining history excludes carcinogenicity
  • Potential PAH contamination
  • Listed in Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009 for non-refined grades

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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