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Petroleum gas (CMR)

Gases (petroleum), reforming hydrotreater, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene

CAS 68478-02-4
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Petroleum reforming hydrotreater gas containing more than 0.1 percent butadiene, a carcinogen. It is banned from EU cosmetics and is listed only so users can verify it never reaches finished skincare.

Skin benefits

  • Refinery intermediate; no cosmetic use
  • Listed for transparency under EU CMR rules

Known concerns

  • Contains 1,3-butadiene classified Carc. 1A and Muta. 1B under EU CLP
  • Prohibited in cosmetic products under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II
  • Inhalation carcinogenicity hazard and flammability risk
  • Complex hydrocarbon mixture with multiple toxic constituents

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Same plant / compound family

2
Gases (petroleum), C1-5, wet, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene
Other
 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
Other
 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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