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Aromatic hydrocarbons, C8-10, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 90989-39-2
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A C8-10 aromatic hydrocarbon blend with potential benzene content above the 0.1% w/w cosmetic threshold; benzene at this level is prohibited under EU Annex II as a Category 1A carcinogen.

C8-10 aromatic hydrocarbon streams include xylenes, ethylbenzene, cumene, and trimethylbenzenes in addition to benzene. The EU Annex II prohibition of benzene at >0.1% w/w applies regardless of the presence of other aromatic components. Under REACH and EU cosmetic regulation, no dossier supports cosmetic application of this industrial aromatic blend, and the co-occurring BTEX aromatics contribute additional skin irritation and neurotoxicity concerns.

Known concerns

  • Benzene >0.1% w/w — EU Annex II prohibited carcinogen
  • BTEX aromatics with combined skin irritation and systemic toxicity risks
  • Industrial chemical stream without cosmetic safety assessment

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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