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Prohibited petroleum substance

Distillates (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized intermediate catalytic cracked

CAS 68333-27-7
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

This hydrodesulfurized catalytic-cracked petroleum distillate is a refinery intermediate flagged as carcinogenic unless it can be shown to be fully refined. It is not appropriate for cosmetic use in this form.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic benefit
  • Petroleum stream is a refinery intermediate
  • Listed for regulatory transparency

Known concerns

  • Complex petroleum fraction with carcinogenicity classification under EU CLP
  • Likely to contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
  • Restricted or prohibited from cosmetic use unless full refining history proves safety
  • Inhalation and dermal toxicity hazards

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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Distillates (petroleum), acid-treated heavy paraffinic
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 8
Distillates (petroleum), acid-treated light naphthenic
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 12
Distillates (petroleum), acid-treated light paraffinic
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 36
Distillates (petroleum), chemically neutralized heavy naphthenic
petroleum distillate

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