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Lubricating oils, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract

CAS 74869-22-0 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Refined petroleum lubricating oils. With more than 3% DMSO-extractable PAHs they are classified as presumed Category 1B carcinogens and are banned from EU cosmetics.

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid; no consumer benefit

Known concerns

  • EU Cosmetics Annex II banned petroleum lubricant
  • Cat 1B carcinogen classification when DMSO-extract >3%
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon residues

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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