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Naphtha (petroleum), heavy hydrocracked, 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.
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A heavy hydrocracked naphtha fraction with potential benzene contamination above cosmetic safety thresholds; benzene at this level places it on the EU Annex II prohibited ingredient list.
Heavy hydrocracked naphtha is produced by catalytic hydrocracking of heavy petroleum fractions and is primarily an industrial fuel or petrochemical feedstock. The conditional benzene descriptor indicates potential contamination above the 0.1% w/w limit defined in EU Annex II to Regulation 1223/2009. As with all benzene-flagged naphthas, this ingredient is prohibited for cosmetic use, and no SCCS assessment supports its inclusion in topical formulations.
Known concerns
- Benzene >0.1% w/w — EU Annex II prohibited carcinogen
- Heavy hydrocarbon matrix without defined cosmetic safety profile
- Industrial fuel/petrochemical feedstock with no skincare application
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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