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Banned substance

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

CAS 64741-83-9
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A heavy thermal cracked petroleum naphtha stream that, when benzene exceeds 0.1 percent, is treated as carcinogenic under EU rules. It is prohibited in cosmetics and has no place in personal care products.

Skin benefits

  • Industrial petroleum stream used as feedstock or solvent
  • Listed for transparency only, with no cosmetic function
  • Not intended for direct consumer skin contact

Known concerns

  • Contains over 0.1 percent benzene, a known human carcinogen
  • Classified as carcinogenic category 1 under EU CMR rules
  • Banned in cosmetic products under EU Annex II
  • Aspiration hazard and significant systemic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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