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Banned Substance

Solvent naphtha (coal), if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 65996-79-4
2

Safety score Β· 0–100

Avoid

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

A coal-derived solvent naphtha containing more than 0.1% benzene plus aromatic carcinogens. Listed in EU Annex II β€” strictly prohibited in cosmetics.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate benefit in cosmetics β€” banned

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned coal solvent stream
  • Contains >0.1% benzene β€” IARC Group 1
  • CMR Cat 1A/1B under CLP
  • Polycyclic aromatic carcinogens

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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