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Gases (petroleum), oil refinery gas distn., if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene

CAS 68527-15-1
4

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Mixed refinery distillation gases with butadiene above 0.1% — a Category 1A carcinogen banned from EU cosmetics and aerosol propellant use under Annex II. Industrial fuel gas only.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

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

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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