Is C8-10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons safe in cosmetics?
C8-10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
C8-10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons
INCI: C8-10 ALKANE/CYCLOALKANE/AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
C8-10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons (CAS 64742-82-1 (Naphtha, hydrodesulfurized heavy)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Solvent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Requires verification — depends on aromatic content and refinement grade
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C8-10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for C8-10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C8-10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons allowed in the EU?
C8-10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C8-10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons do in cosmetics?
C8-10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 64742-82-1 (Naphtha, hydrodesulfurized heavy).
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