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Banned Substance

Hydrocarbons, C2-4, C3-rich, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene

CAS 68476-49-3 Updated
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A C2-C4 propane-rich gas stream banned from EU cosmetics for butadiene content. Industrial petroleum gas with no personal-care use.

Skin benefits

  • Not for cosmetic use

Known concerns

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

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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