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Banned Substance

Naphtha (petroleum), acid-treated, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 64742-15-0
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

An acid-treated petroleum naphtha fraction banned in EU cosmetics when benzene content is above 0.1%. Carcinogenic contamination removes it from any acceptable cosmetic use.

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned when benzene >0.1%
  • Benzene is an IARC Group 1 carcinogen
  • Hydrocarbon mixture with aspiration hazard

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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