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Banned Substance

Fuel oil, residues-straight-run gas oils, high-sulfur

CAS 68476-32-4
4

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A high-sulfur petroleum residual stream banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II. Carries PAH carcinogens and is unsuitable for any skin-contact use.

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned for cosmetics
  • High-sulfur petroleum residue with PAH carcinogens
  • REACH Annex XVII restricted
  • No skin-contact applicability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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