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Banned Substance

Distillates (petroleum), heavy thermal cracked

CAS 64741-81-7 Updated
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A heavy thermal-cracked petroleum distillate rich in PAHs and CMR-classified. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II.

Skin benefits

  • Industrial fuel-blending stock

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Rich in carcinogenic PAHs from thermal cracking
  • CMR Cat 1B classification
  • Not for cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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