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Gases (petroleum), catalytic cracker, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene

CAS 68477-74-7
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A petroleum refinery gas stream. Banned from cosmetics under EU Annex II when it contains more than 0.1% butadiene, an IARC Group 1 human carcinogen.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic benefit (industrial petroleum stream)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned when butadiene >0.1%
  • 1,3-Butadiene is IARC Group 1 carcinogen
  • Refinery stream, not a cosmetic ingredient
  • Severe inhalation and contact hazards

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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