Banned Substance
Hydrocarbons, C2-4, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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