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Residues (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized atmospheric tower

CAS 64742-78-5 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A hydrodesulfurized atmospheric tower petroleum residue. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II unless the refining history is shown to remove carcinogens.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic role (refinery residue)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned unless refining history proves non-carcinogenic
  • High molecular weight PAHs likely
  • Refinery atmospheric residue
  • Carcinogenicity concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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