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Naphtha (petroleum), light 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.
About
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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