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Banned Substance

Residues (petroleum), heavy coker gas oil and vacuum gas oil

CAS 68478-17-1 Updated
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Heavy coker/vacuum gas-oil residue — banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II due to carcinogenic PAH content. No legitimate skin-contact use.

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned for cosmetics
  • Heavy petroleum residue — carcinogenic PAH content
  • REACH Annex XVII restricted
  • Not skin-contact appropriate

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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