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Extracts (petroleum), cold-acid, C4-6, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 68477-61-2 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Cold-acid C4-C6 petroleum extract with more than 0.1% benzene. Banned in EU cosmetics. Carries Group 1 carcinogen benzene. Not a real cosmetic ingredient.

Skin benefits

  • Industrial intermediate only - no cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • Contains >0.1% benzene, IARC Group 1 carcinogen
  • EU CMR Cat 1A/1B - Annex II prohibited in cosmetics
  • Leukaemogenic and genotoxic
  • Petroleum hydrocarbon mixture
  • Not for cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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