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Banned Substance

Natural gas condensates, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 68919-39-1
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Natural gas condensate liquids containing more than 0.1% benzene. Petroleum process stream banned from cosmetics by the EU because benzene causes leukemia.

Skin benefits

  • Not applicable

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned
  • Benzene carcinogen
  • Volatile
  • Aspiration hazard

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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