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Gas oils (petroleum), steam-cracked

CAS 68527-18-4 Updated
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A steam-cracked petroleum gas oil rich in PAHs — classified as a Category 1B carcinogen and explicitly banned from EU cosmetic products under Annex II. Industrial-only material.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • CMR Category 1B carcinogen under EU CLP
  • Annex II prohibited cosmetic substance
  • Rich in carcinogenic PAHs
  • Severe industrial-only material

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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