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Banned petroleum stream

Naphtha (coal), distn. residues, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 90641-12-6
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A coal-derived naphtha distillation residue that is prohibited from cosmetics when it still contains more than 0.1% benzene, a known human carcinogen. The specification itself drives the ban.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic benefit at the prohibited benzene specification
  • Refined fractions may be used outside cosmetics as fuels

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibits when benzene exceeds 0.1% w/w
  • Coal-derived naphtha stream typically rich in aromatics
  • Benzene is a known human carcinogen and leukaemogen
  • Highly variable chemical composition

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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