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Gases (petroleum), deethanizer overheads, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A petroleum refining gas stream containing butadiene above the regulatory threshold, making it a prohibited substance in EU cosmetics.
This is a deethanizer overheads stream from petroleum processing containing >0.1% w/w 1,3-butadiene. Butadiene is classified as a Category 1B mutagen (H340) and Category 1 carcinogen (H350) under EU CLP Regulation 1272/2008. Under EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, substances classified as CMR Category 1A or 1B are prohibited from use in cosmetic products, and this entry is included in the EU's inventory of substances requiring restriction or prohibition.
Known concerns
- Contains >0.1% 1,3-butadiene, a Category 1B mutagen (H340)
- Contains >0.1% 1,3-butadiene, a Category 1 carcinogen (H350)
- Prohibited in EU cosmetic products under Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II
- Highly volatile and flammable gas
- Significant occupational and environmental hazard
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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