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Banned

Fuel gases, crude oil distillates, if they contain > 0.1 % w/w Butadiene

CAS 68476-29-9
4

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Fuel gases from crude oil distillates with butadiene above 0.1% — a Category 1A carcinogen banned from EU cosmetics under Annex II. Industrial gaseous feedstock with no role in personal care.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • Butadiene above 0.1% — Carc 1A
  • Annex II prohibited cosmetic substance
  • Severe inhalation toxicity
  • Industrial fuel gas only

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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