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Banned Substance

Gases (petroleum), recycle, hydrogen-rich, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene

CAS 68478-00-2
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A refinery hydrogen-recycle gas stream banned from EU cosmetics because it carries 1,3-butadiene, an IARC Group 1 carcinogen. No legitimate cosmetic role.

Skin benefits

  • Not for cosmetic use

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned petroleum gas
  • Contains butadiene, IARC Group 1 carcinogen
  • Refinery process stream only

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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