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Prohibited petroleum stream (CMR)

Gases (petroleum), Girbatol unit feed, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene

CAS 68477-95-2
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Petroleum refinery gas stream from Girbatol units containing more than 0.1% butadiene, a Category 1A carcinogen. Strictly prohibited in cosmetic products across the EU.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic use
  • Industrial refinery stream only

Known concerns

  • Contains 1,3-butadiene, a known human carcinogen (IARC Group 1)
  • Listed in EU CMR Annex VI
  • Prohibited in cosmetics under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II
  • Reproductive toxicity classification

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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Gases (petroleum), C1-5, wet, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene
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 8
Gases (petroleum), C2-3, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene
Other
 2
Gases (petroleum), C2-4, sweetened, if they contain > 0.1 % w/w Butadiene
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 2
Gases (petroleum), C2-return stream, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene
Banned Substance
 8
Gases (petroleum), C3-4, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene
Other
 5
Gases (petroleum), C3-4, isobutane-rich, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene
Other

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