Is Deodorized Kerosene safe in cosmetics?
Deodorized Kerosene has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Deodorized Kerosene
INCI: DEODORIZED KEROSENE
Deodorized Kerosene (CAS 64742-47-8 (Distillates, petroleum, hydrotreated light)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent, emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
64742-47-8 (Distillates, petroleum, hydrotreated light)
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Function
Solvent, emollient
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Deodorized Kerosene.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Deodorized Kerosene — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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