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Distillates (petroleum), acid-treated light paraffinic

CAS 64742-21-8
12

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Petroleum acid-treated paraffinic distillates — classified as a suspected carcinogen unless severely refined. EU restricts in cosmetics under Annex II/411 due to PAH content.

Skin benefits

  • Industrial lubricant base oil

Known concerns

  • Possible polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) content
  • Carc. Cat 1B unless severely refined
  • EU Annex II/411 restrictions
  • Not appropriate for cosmetic use unless severely refined

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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