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Banned petroleum distillate

Distillates (petroleum), light arom., if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 67891-80-9
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Petroleum distillate containing more than 0.1% benzene, a known human carcinogen. EU prohibits this material in cosmetics under Annex II due to severe cancer and genotoxicity risks.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit at this benzene threshold
  • Highly refined petroleum distillates (below benzene limit) can serve as solvents in industrial settings

Known concerns

  • Contains benzene, a category 1A carcinogen under EU CLP
  • Listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II as prohibited in cosmetic products
  • Genotoxic and linked to leukemia with chronic exposure
  • Skin absorption can contribute to systemic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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