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Hydrocarbons, C3, if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene

CAS 68606-26-8
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A C3 hydrocarbon refinery gas mixture. Banned from EU cosmetics under Annex II when butadiene content exceeds 0.1%, given butadiene is a Group 1 carcinogen.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic use (refinery gas stream)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned at >0.1% butadiene
  • 1,3-Butadiene is IARC Group 1 carcinogen
  • Volatile flammable 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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