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Gas oils (petroleum), light vacuum, thermal-cracked hydrodesulfurized

CAS 97926-59-5 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 thermally-cracked, hydrodesulfurized light vacuum gas oil — Category 1B carcinogen banned from EU cosmetics under Annex II despite refining steps. Has no place in personal care formulations.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • EU CLP carcinogen Category 1B unless refining history proven
  • Residual aromatic hydrocarbons
  • 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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