Banned
Gas oils (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized heavy vacuum
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A hydrodesulfurized heavy vacuum gas oil — Category 1B carcinogen banned from EU cosmetics under Annex II unless full refining history can demonstrate non-carcinogenicity. Industrial petroleum stream only.
Skin benefits
- No legitimate cosmetic benefit
Known concerns
- EU CLP carcinogen Category 1B unless refining history proven
- Annex II prohibited cosmetic substance
- Carcinogenic PAHs may persist
- Industrial petroleum stream
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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