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Banned Substance

Residues, steam cracked, thermally treated

CAS 98219-64-8 Updated
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Thermally treated steam-cracker residues are PAH-rich pyrolysis products. Listed in EU Annex II as banned in cosmetics — strictly industrial.

Skin benefits

  • Industrial pyrolysis residue used in carbon-black/asphalt production

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Rich in carcinogenic PAHs from thermal treatment
  • CMR Cat 1B classification
  • Not for cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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