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Naphtha (petroleum), full-range coker, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A full-range coker naphtha from petroleum, included when benzene exceeds 0.1% w/w — coker naphthas contain higher levels of aromatic compounds including benzene and are prohibited in EU cosmetics above this threshold.
This petroleum naphtha is obtained from the coker unit of a refinery, included here with the benzene qualifier (>0.1% w/w) that triggers prohibition under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 Annex II. Coker naphthas are produced by thermal cracking of residual oil streams and typically contain elevated levels of aromatics including benzene, as well as olefins. Classified as CMR Category 1A under CLP Regulation (EC) 1272/2008, this substance cannot be used in cosmetic products in the EU market regardless of the specific refining process used.
Known concerns
- Contains benzene >0.1% w/w — EU Annex II prohibited substance
- CMR Category 1A carcinogen under CLP
- Elevated aromatic and olefin content from thermal cracking
- Aspiration hazard and flammability
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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