Is C9-10 Aromatic Hydrocarbons safe in cosmetics?
C9-10 Aromatic Hydrocarbons has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
C9-10 Aromatic Hydrocarbons
INCI: C9-10 AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
C9-10 Aromatic Hydrocarbons (CAS Typically 64742-95-6 (Solvent naphtha, petroleum, light aromatic)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Typically 64742-95-6 (Solvent naphtha, petroleum, light aromatic)
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Function
Solvent
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Inadequate carcinogenicity classification (Carc. 1B) makes standard MoS calculation problematic; no safe threshold established for carcinogenic aromatics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C9-10 Aromatic Hydrocarbons.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for C9-10 Aromatic Hydrocarbons — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C9-10 Aromatic Hydrocarbons allowed in the EU?
C9-10 Aromatic Hydrocarbons EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C9-10 Aromatic Hydrocarbons do in cosmetics?
C9-10 Aromatic Hydrocarbons functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Typically 64742-95-6 (Solvent naphtha, petroleum, light aromatic).
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