Residues (petroleum), steam-cracked, distillates
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
This substance represents the distillate fraction from steam-cracked petroleum residues. Steam cracking produces complex mixtures containing benzene, toluene, xylene, and various polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. These streams are classified within the petroleum substance category as having carcinogenic potential. CosIng restrictions apply at concentrations >=0.1%, effectively limiting use in cosmetic formulations in the EU market.
Known concerns
- Contains carcinogenic aromatic compounds
- Complex mixture composition
- Environmental hazard classification
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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