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Gas oils (petroleum), heavy vacuum

CAS 64741-57-7 Updated
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A heavy vacuum gas oil from petroleum refining — Category 1B carcinogen banned from EU cosmetics under Annex II. Has no legitimate role in any cosmetic formulation.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • EU CLP carcinogen Category 1B
  • Carcinogenic PAH content
  • Annex II prohibited cosmetic substance
  • Industrial petroleum stream

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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