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Solvent naphtha (petroleum), light aliph., if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Light aliphatic petroleum solvent naphtha included specifically when benzene exceeds 0.1% w/w — a threshold that triggers automatic prohibition under EU cosmetics regulation for all benzene-containing substances.
This light aliphatic petroleum naphtha (CAS 64742-89-8) falls within EU cosmetics prohibition when it contains more than 0.1% w/w benzene, per Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 Annex II entry 1682 prohibiting benzene in cosmetic products. The substance is classified as a CMR Category 1B carcinogen under CLP Regulation (EC) 1272/2008. Solvent naphthas of this type are classified as flammable liquids (H226, H304) and are not permitted as cosmetic ingredients in the EU under any formulation context when benzene is present above the threshold.
Known concerns
- Contains benzene >0.1% w/w — EU Annex II prohibited substance
- CMR Category 1B carcinogen under CLP
- Flammable liquid — aspiration hazard (H304)
- Neurological effects from vapour exposure
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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