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Naphtha (petroleum), unsweetened, 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
An unsweetened petroleum naphtha with potential benzene contamination above cosmetic safety thresholds, rendering it prohibited under EU cosmetic regulation.
Petroleum naphtha is a light hydrocarbon distillate used as an industrial solvent or fuel. The 'unsweetened' designation indicates it retains sulfur and other impurities, including potentially benzene above the 0.1% w/w threshold. EU Annex II to Regulation 1223/2009 explicitly prohibits benzene at detectable levels in cosmetic products, and unsulfured naphthas are particularly likely to exceed this limit. No cosmetic function is established.
Known concerns
- Benzene >0.1% w/w — EU Annex II prohibited
- Unrefined naphtha with variable hydrocarbon composition
- No SCCS safety assessment for cosmetic use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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