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Distillates (petroleum), light naphthenic

CAS 64741-52-2
10

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Distillates (petroleum), Light Naphthenic is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Light naphthenic petroleum distillates are complex hydrocarbon mixtures classified as potentially carcinogenic under EU REACH. They may contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) including benzo[a]pyrene. The EU classifies these streams as substances of very high concern (SVHC) when processed at ≥0.1% concentration, requiring market notification and authorization.

Known concerns

  • Contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
  • Suspected carcinogen (EU SVHC candidate)
  • Environmental hazard H400/H410
  • Contains benzo[a]pyrene and related PAHs

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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