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Banned Substance

Naphtha (petroleum), heavy straight-run, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 64741-41-9
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A heavy straight-run petroleum naphtha containing more than 0.1% benzene. EU bans it from cosmetics because benzene is a confirmed human carcinogen.

Skin benefits

  • Not applicable

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned
  • Benzene carcinogen
  • Genotoxic
  • Leukemogenic

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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