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Banned Substance

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

CAS 68606-25-7
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A C2–C4 hydrocarbon mix containing more than 0.1% butadiene. EU Annex II bans it from cosmetics. Refinery feedstock with Group 1 carcinogen content.

Skin benefits

  • Not applicable — banned

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned
  • Butadiene >0.1%
  • Carc. 1A, Muta. 1B
  • Flammable gas

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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