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banned petroleum residue

Residues (petroleum), coker scrubber, condensed-ring-arom.-contg

CAS 68783-13-1
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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 complex petroleum refining residue rich in condensed ring aromatic hydrocarbons. It contains PAHs classified as carcinogens, mutagens or reproductive toxicants, and the class is prohibited from cosmetic use in the EU.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic benefit
  • Petroleum refining byproduct used in industrial streams

Known concerns

  • Complex petroleum residue rich in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
  • Many PAHs are CMR Category 1A or 1B carcinogens
  • Banned class under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II
  • Skin contact carries genotoxic and dermatitis risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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