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Banned Substance

Residual oils (petroleum)

CAS 93821-66-0 Updated
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Residual petroleum oils — banned for EU cosmetics under Annex II. Carry high-MW PAH carcinogens; not appropriate for any skin-contact product.

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned for cosmetics
  • High-MW PAH content — carcinogen mixture
  • REACH Annex XVII restricted
  • No acceptable cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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