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Natural gas (petroleum), raw liq. mix, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 64741-48-6
5

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Avoid

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

A raw natural gas liquid mixture containing benzene above the regulatory threshold, prohibited from cosmetic products in the EU.

This is a raw natural gas liquid mixture containing >0.1% w/w benzene. Benzene is classified as a Category 1A carcinogen (H350) and Category 1A germ cell mutagen (H340) under EU CLP Regulation 1272/2008. EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II prohibits benzene and benzene-containing streams from cosmetic products. Natural gas liquid streams are complex mixtures primarily used as fuels, not cosmetic ingredients.

Known concerns

  • Contains >0.1% benzene, a Category 1A carcinogen (H350)
  • Contains >0.1% benzene, a Category 1A germ cell mutagen (H340)
  • Prohibited in EU cosmetic products under Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II
  • Raw natural gas liquid is primarily a fuel stream
  • Highly variable and unpredictable composition

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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