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Foots oil (petroleum), clay-treated, if it contains > 3 % w/w DMSO extract

CAS 93924-32-4 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

A clay-treated petroleum foots oil — a wax-refining byproduct. Banned from EU cosmetics under Annex II when DMSO-extractable PAH content exceeds 3%.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic role (refinery byproduct)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned at >3% DMSO extract
  • Indicates carcinogenic PAH content
  • Wax-refining byproduct, not cosmetic-grade
  • CMR class designation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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