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Banned petroleum stream

Naphtha (petroleum), heavy alkylate, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 64741-65-7
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A heavy alkylate naphtha fraction prohibited from EU cosmetic use when it contains more than 0.1% benzene. It carries the cancer risk of benzene exposure and has no skincare application.

Skin benefits

  • Used industrially as fuel blending stock and solvent
  • Has no legitimate cosmetic function

Known concerns

  • Banned by EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II when containing more than 0.1% benzene
  • Benzene is a confirmed Group 1 human carcinogen
  • Petroleum naphthas are skin defatting and respiratory irritants
  • Aspiration into lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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