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Hydrocarbons, C5-rich, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 68476-55-1
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C5-rich hydrocarbon streams contaminated with benzene above 0.1% are prohibited from cosmetic use under EU law due to benzene's established human carcinogenicity.

Hydrocarbons C5-rich (CAS 68476-55-1) is a petroleum fraction dominated by five-carbon alkanes and alkenes. As with all petroleum streams in this batch, if benzene content exceeds 0.1% w/w, the material is prohibited in EU cosmetic products (Annex II). The C5 cut is typically used in industrial solvent and fuel applications; its presence as a cosmetic raw material would be unusual and require full regulatory scrutiny independent of the benzene contamination issue.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II — benzene contamination (>0.1% prohibited)
  • Known human carcinogen (benzene)
  • No approved cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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