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Banned petroleum solvent

Naphtha (petroleum), heavy hydrocracked, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 64741-78-2
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

This is a petroleum naphtha that is explicitly prohibited from cosmetic products in the EU when its benzene content exceeds 0.1 percent, because benzene is a confirmed human carcinogen. It should not appear in finished cosmetics.

Skin benefits

  • Has industrial uses as a solvent and fuel blending stock
  • Not used as a beneficial cosmetic ingredient in this graded form

Known concerns

  • Listed in EU Annex II as banned from cosmetics when benzene content exceeds 0.1 percent
  • Benzene is a known human carcinogen (IARC Group 1)
  • Petroleum naphthas can cause skin irritation and chemical pneumonitis if inhaled
  • Reproductive and developmental toxicity concerns from benzene exposure

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.