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Residues (petroleum), C6-8 catalytic reformer, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
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A C6-8 catalytic reformer residue containing benzene above the threshold, prohibited from cosmetic use in the EU.
This is a C6-8 residue from catalytic reforming containing >0.1% w/w benzene. Benzene is classified as 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 streams exceeding the 0.1% benzene threshold. Catalytic reformer residues are complex heavy aromatic mixtures used as fuel oil components, 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
- Catalytic reformer residue is primarily a fuel oil component
- Heavy aromatic matrix with high PAH load
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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