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Solvent

C12-15 ALKANE/CYCLOALKANE/AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS

CAS 64742-94-5
32

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A heavy aromatic petroleum solvent (Solvent Naphtha, heavy aromatic) used industrially — not a cosmetic-grade ingredient. Different from the safer iso-alkane C13-15 emollient; this one contains aromatic PAHs.

Skin benefits

  • Solvent and diluent in industrial coatings
  • Cleaning solvent

Known concerns

  • Heavy aromatic petroleum solvent — not cosmetic grade
  • Contains naphthalene and polyaromatic constituents
  • Skin defatting and irritation potential
  • Neurotoxic on chronic exposure

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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