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Distillates (petroleum), light steam-cracked naphtha

CAS 68475-80-9
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Light steam-cracked naphtha distillates are listed in Annex II of EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Steam cracking of naphtha produces a complex mixture containing benzene (a known human carcinogen, Category 1A under CLP), toluene, xylenes, and various unsaturated C5-C6 hydrocarbons. These streams may also contain 1,3-butadiene (Category 1A carcinogen). Cosmetic use is prohibited.

Known concerns

  • Prohibited in EU cosmetics (Annex II)
  • Contains benzene (Category 1A carcinogen)
  • May contain 1,3-butadiene (Category 1A carcinogen)
  • Light aromatic hydrocarbon mixture with known carcinogens

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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Distillates (petroleum), C6-rich, if it contains > 0.1 % w/w benzene
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 4
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
Other
 36
Distillates (petroleum), chemically neutralized heavy naphthenic
petroleum distillate

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