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Banned petroleum solvent

Distillates (petroleum), C6-rich, if it contains > 0.1 % w/w benzene

CAS 93165-19-6
4

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A benzene-rich petroleum distillate explicitly prohibited in cosmetics in the EU due to its benzene content. Benzene itself is a confirmed human leukaemogen, so no cosmetic use is acceptable.

Skin benefits

  • Solvent and chemical feedstock in industry
  • No cosmetic use justified

Known concerns

  • Contains benzene above 0.1%, itself a Carc. 1A human carcinogen
  • Listed in EU Cosmetic Regulation Annex II at this benzene threshold
  • Genotoxic, leukaemogenic, and hematotoxic via benzene content
  • Neurotoxic solvent profile

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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