Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Mineral Spirits

INCI: MINERAL SPIRITS (ALSO KNOWN AS STODDARD SOLVENT OR WHITE SPIRIT)

CAS Number
8052-41-3 (Stoddard solvent) or 64475-85-0 (petroleum naphtha, light treated)
Function
Solvent, viscosity decreasing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Significant - skin defatting, dermatitis, CNS depression with inhalation, potential carcinogenic impurities (PAHs, benzene). Not suitable for leave-on products. Classified as an irritant under GHS/CLP.. A petroleum-derived hydrocarbon solvent mixture (C7-C12 aliphatic/aromatic). Incompatible with COSMOS/ECOCERT natural/organic certification. This ingredient is essentially a red flag in any consumer cosmetic formulation.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mineral Spirits safe in cosmetics?

Significant - skin defatting, dermatitis, CNS depression with inhalation, potential carcinogenic impurities (PAHs, benzene). Not suitable for leave-on products. Classified as an irritant under GHS/CLP.. A petroleum-derived hydrocarbon solvent mixture (C7-C12 aliphatic/aromatic). Incompatible with COSMOS/ECOCERT natural/organic certification. This ingredient is essentially a red flag in any consumer cosmetic formulation. The EU classifies Mineral Spirits as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Mineral Spirits?

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.

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