Distillates (petroleum), hydrodesulfurised thermal cracked middle
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
This substance is a middle-distillate fraction from thermal cracking that has undergone hydrodesulfurisation to reduce sulfur content. While hydrodesulfurisation reduces some sulfur-related hazards, it does not eliminate the carcinogenic concerns associated with thermal cracking products. The EU CosIng listing with specific restrictions at >=0.1% reflects the persistent concern about PAH content in these refinery streams.
Known concerns
- PAH content from thermal cracking origin
- Carcinogenic concern despite desulfurisation
- EU restriction at >=0.1%
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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