Solvent
MINERAL SPIRITS
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Stoddard solvent / white spirit — a petroleum distillate used industrially as a degreaser and paint thinner. Defatting, irritating, and an aspiration hazard. Not a cosmetic-appropriate ingredient.
Function
Skin benefits
- Effective non-polar solvent (industrial use)
Known concerns
- Petroleum hydrocarbon solvent — defatting, neurotoxic on inhalation
- GHS aspiration hazard (H304) — lung damage if swallowed
- Skin irritant on prolonged contact
- Not appropriate for leave-on cosmetics
- Largely an industrial solvent, not a cosmetic-grade material
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.