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

CAS 64741-47-5
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A natural gas condensate fraction containing trace benzene, classified as a presumed human carcinogen and banned from cosmetic formulations under EU Annex II.

Natural gas condensates are recovered during natural gas production and contain a variable proportion of aromatic hydrocarbons including benzene. Because the benzene content can exceed 0.1% w/w, these streams fall under EU REACH benzene restrictions (Index 601-020-00-8). The Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 prohibits the use of benzene-containing streams in any cosmetic product.

Known concerns

  • Contains >0.1% benzene — EU Annex II restricted CMR substance
  • Category 1A carcinogen under CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
  • Variable composition makes risk assessment difficult
  • Flammable gas condensate with inhalation exposure risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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