Solvent
Extracts (petroleum), heavy naphthenic distillate solvent
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A heavy naphthenic petroleum extract. Without verified PAH depletion it is treated as a Category 1B carcinogen and is on the EU Cosmetics Annex II banned list.
Skin benefits
- Primarily a processing aid; no consumer benefit
Known concerns
- EU Carc. 1B classification for unrefined material
- Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation lists this CAS as banned
- High polycyclic aromatic content possible
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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