Is Mineral Spirits safe in cosmetics?
Mineral Spirits has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mineral Spirits
INCI: MINERAL SPIRITS (ALSO KNOWN AS STODDARD SOLVENT OR WHITE SPIRIT)
Mineral Spirits (CAS 8052-41-3 (Stoddard solvent) or 64475-85-0 (petroleum naphtha, light treated)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent, viscosity decreasing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
8052-41-3 (Stoddard solvent) or 64475-85-0 (petroleum naphtha, light treated)
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Function
Solvent, viscosity decreasing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not explicitly prohibited as a cosmetic ingredient, but its use is extremely uncommon in consumer cosmetics. FDA considers overall product safety, and residual solvent levels would be scrutinized.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mineral Spirits.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mineral Spirits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mineral Spirits allowed in the EU?
Mineral Spirits EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mineral Spirits do in cosmetics?
Mineral Spirits functions as: Solvent, viscosity decreasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8052-41-3 (Stoddard solvent) or 64475-85-0 (petroleum naphtha, light treated).
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