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

CAS 101795-01-1
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A sweetened light petroleum naphtha that may contain benzene above the 0.1% threshold, classified as a suspected carcinogen and banned from EU cosmetic products.

Sweetened naphtha has been treated to remove sulfur compounds (using mercaptan oxidation or similar processes), but benzene removal is a separate process not guaranteed by sweetening. The conditional 'if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene' language confirms benzene content is not controlled by the sweetening process. This places it in the same restricted category as other benzene-containing naphtha streams under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

Known concerns

  • Contains >0.1% benzene — EU Annex II restricted CMR substance
  • Category 1A carcinogen under CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
  • Sweetening agents (e.g., Merox) may introduce additional processing chemicals
  • Flammable hydrocarbon mixture

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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