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Residues (petroleum), C6-8 catalytic reformer, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 68478-15-9
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Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A C6-8 catalytic reformer residue containing benzene above the threshold, prohibited from cosmetic use in the EU.

This is a C6-8 residue from catalytic reforming containing >0.1% w/w benzene. Benzene is classified as Category 1A carcinogen (H350) and Category 1A germ cell mutagen (H340) under EU CLP Regulation 1272/2008. EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II prohibits streams exceeding the 0.1% benzene threshold. Catalytic reformer residues are complex heavy aromatic mixtures used as fuel oil components, not cosmetic ingredients.

Known concerns

  • Contains >0.1% benzene, a Category 1A carcinogen (H350)
  • Contains >0.1% benzene, a Category 1A germ cell mutagen (H340)
  • Prohibited in EU cosmetic products under Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II
  • Catalytic reformer residue is primarily a fuel oil component
  • Heavy aromatic matrix with high PAH load

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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