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Banned Substance

Gases (petroleum), tar stripper off, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene

CAS 68919-11-9
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A tar-stripper refinery off-gas containing carcinogenic butadiene above 0.1%. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II.

Skin benefits

  • Refinery off-gas; industrial fuel stream

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Contains 1,3-butadiene (IARC Group 1 carcinogen)
  • Volatile flammable
  • Industrial use only

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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