Banned Substance
Foots oil (petroleum), hydrotreated, if it contains > 3 % w/w DMSO extract
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A petroleum foots oil banned from EU cosmetics because elevated DMSO-extractable content signals carcinogenic PAH contamination. Industrial residue only.
Skin benefits
- Not for cosmetic use
Known concerns
- EU Annex II banned petroleum oil
- High DMSO-extract = high PAH content
- Industrial wax-refining residue
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related banned substances
Same plant / compound family
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