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Fuel-gases, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene

CAS 68476-26-6
14

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Fuel-gases, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Fuel gases (CAS 68476-26-6) are hydrocarbon mixtures classified as prohibited in cosmetic products when butadiene (1,3-butadiene) content exceeds 0.1% w/w. Butadiene is classified IARC Group 1 (known human carcinogen) and carries EU CLP H340 (germ cell mutagen) and H350 (carcinogen). This places fuel gas fractions contaminated above the threshold firmly in the restricted category. Fuel gases are industrial fuel products with no cosmetic application; contamination is the only scenario relevant to cosmetics.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II — butadiene contamination (>0.1% prohibited)
  • Known human carcinogen (IARC Group 1)
  • Germ cell mutagen (H340)
  • Carcinogen (H350)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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