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Extracts (petroleum), light paraffinic distillate solvent

CAS 64742-05-8 Updated
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A light paraffinic petroleum distillate solvent. Without proof of PAH depletion it is a presumed Category 1B carcinogen and banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II.

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid; no consumer benefit

Known concerns

  • EU Carc. 1B classification for unrefined material
  • EU Cosmetics Annex II banned entry
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon residues

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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