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Naphtha (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized heavy, 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 hydrodesulfurized naphtha that may retain benzene above 0.1% w/w; this benzene level exceeds the EU Annex II prohibition threshold for carcinogenic substances in cosmetic products.
Although hydrodesulfurization reduces sulfur compounds, it does not guarantee benzene removal to below the 0.1% w/w cosmetic safety threshold. EU Annex II to Regulation 1223/2009 prohibits benzene at this level in any cosmetic substance, and this heavy naphtha stream has no documented cosmetic function or SCCS safety assessment. The ingredient is classified as an industrial fuel/solvent component.
Known concerns
- Benzene >0.1% w/w — EU Annex II prohibited carcinogen
- Heavy hydrocarbon stream with no cosmetic safety profile
- Industrial fuel component, not appropriate for topical skincare
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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