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Banned petroleum stream

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

CAS 68783-66-4
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Light sweetened naphtha containing more than 0.1% benzene is prohibited in EU cosmetics. Benzene content classifies the stream as carcinogenic and mutagenic with no safe topical use.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit at this benzene level
  • Refined naphthas (below benzene limit) serve as industrial solvents only

Known concerns

  • Benzene above 0.1% triggers Carc. 1A and Muta. 1B CLP classifications
  • EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II prohibits this petroleum stream
  • Genotoxic, leukemogenic with chronic exposure
  • Volatile and dermally absorbed, contributing to systemic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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