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

CAS 68919-12-0 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A unifiner stripper off-gas from petroleum refining. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II when butadiene content exceeds 0.1%.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic use (refinery off-gas)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned at >0.1% butadiene
  • Butadiene is IARC Group 1 carcinogen
  • Refinery process gas, not cosmetic
  • Severe inhalation hazard

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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