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Gasoline, natural, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 8006-61-9
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Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

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Natural gasoline with benzene levels above 0.1% is banned from cosmetic use in the EU, as benzene is a proven human carcinogen with no safe exposure level.

Natural gasoline (CAS 8006-61-9) is a petroleum fraction that may contain naturally occurring benzene. Under EU cosmetics regulation, any cosmetic ingredient or raw material with benzene content above 0.1% w/w is prohibited (Annex II). This reflects the precautionary approach applied to benzene across all consumer product categories in the EU, where even trace contamination renders a material non-compliant for cosmetic application.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II — benzene contamination (>0.1% prohibited)
  • Known human carcinogen (benzene)
  • Prohibited petroleum fraction in cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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