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Gases (petroleum), depropanizer overheads, if they contain > 0.1 % w/w Butadiene

CAS 68477-91-8
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A industrial petroleum gas stream containing butadiene above the regulatory threshold, classified as a known mutagen and carcinogen unsuitable for cosmetic use.

This is a depropanizer overheads stream from petroleum refining, containing >0.1% w/w 1,3-butadiene. 1,3-butadiene is classified as a Category 1B mutagen (H340) and a Category 1 carcinogen (H350) under EU CLP Regulation 1272/2008. The EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 prohibits CMR Category 1A/1B substances from cosmetic products, making this substance banned from direct use in skincare formulations.

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
  • Volatile and highly flammable gas
  • Occupational hazard during handling

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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