Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
Distillates (petroleum), acid-treated light, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS 64742-14-9 · 100/100 · High conf.
Concern score
100/100Critical concern driven by cmr.
High confidence
Distillates (petroleum), acid-treated light, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen in plain language
Also known as Distillates, petroleum, acid-treated light · Acid-treated light distillates (petroleum) · acid purified light alkanes · acid-treated light petroleum distillate · light distilalte · light distillate
Show all 10 names
petroleum distillate · petroleum distillate. vp: .5. · saturated hydrocarbons · petroleum distillate (as stoddard solvent)
Used in consumer products as a solvent and a fragrance ingredient.
- Solvent
- Fragrance
- Critical concern: classified for carcinogenic, mutagenic or reproductive toxicity (CMR). It is banned in EU cosmetics.
Why it's flagged
- Cmr
Distillates (petroleum), acid-treated light, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen is prohibited in cosmetic products under Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — banned
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- EU Annex II — prohibited
- EU prohibited in cosmetics
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
- Industrial
- View source →banned
EUEC
Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products. CMR: Carcinogenic Cat. 1B()
EUCosIngActiveCosmetics Regulation annex II / ref 871.
- Cosmetics Regulation annex II / ref 871.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 119 composition records across product categories including Cleaning and safety, Arts and crafts/office supplies, Vehicle. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Solvent, Defoamer.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 119 composition records across product categories including Cleaning and safety, Arts and crafts/office supplies, Vehicle. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Solvent, Defoamer.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Distillates (petroleum), acid-treated light, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Distillates (petroleum), acid-treated light, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Distillates (petroleum), acid-treated light, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
119
Named organisations
3
Cleaning and safetyArts and crafts/office suppliesVehiclePersonal careHome maintenanceCleaning products and household care
Typical roles
SolventFragrance