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Naphtha (petroleum), light hydrocracked, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 64741-69-1
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A light hydrocracked naphtha fraction that may retain benzene contamination above cosmetic safety limits; the >0.1% w/w benzene descriptor places it on the EU Annex II prohibited list for cosmetics.

Light hydrocracked naphtha is a refinery intermediate produced by hydrocracking heavier petroleum fractions, primarily used in fuel blending. The EU cosmetics regulatory framework (Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II) prohibits benzene at >0.1% w/w in cosmetic products. This ingredient carries that conditional flag and is an industrial hydrocarbon with no documented safety profile for topical skincare application.

Known concerns

  • Benzene >0.1% w/w — EU Annex II prohibited carcinogen
  • Light hydrocarbon fraction from refinery operations without cosmetic safety data
  • No established skincare function

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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