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Banned Substance

Fuel oil, no. 2

CAS 68476-30-2
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Diesel-range middle distillate — banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II. Contains carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; no acceptable use in skin-contact products.

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned for cosmetics
  • Distillate-class with PAH carcinogens
  • REACH Annex XVII restricted
  • Not skin-contact appropriate

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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