Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Deodorized Kerosene

INCI: DEODORIZED KEROSENE

CAS Number
64742-47-8 (Distillates, petroleum, hydrotreated light)
Function
Solvent, emollient
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Permitted under 21 CFR but FDA expects adequate refining to remove polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Petroleum-derived solvent requiring mandatory PAH/DMSO testing to demonstrate non-carcinogenicity; presents strong skin defatting and irritation potential with inhalation risk in spray products; CPSR assessor will flag for full refining certification and dermal irritation data.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deodorized Kerosene safe in cosmetics?

Petroleum-derived solvent requiring mandatory PAH/DMSO testing to demonstrate non-carcinogenicity; presents strong skin defatting and irritation potential with inhalation risk in spray products; CPSR assessor will flag for full refining certification and dermal irritation data. The EU classifies Deodorized Kerosene as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Deodorized Kerosene allowed in the EU?

Deodorized Kerosene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Deodorized Kerosene do in cosmetics?

Deodorized Kerosene functions as: Solvent, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 64742-47-8 (Distillates, petroleum, hydrotreated light).

What is the Margin of Safety for Deodorized Kerosene?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

Compliance Tools

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