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Is Naphtha (Petroleum), Heavy Steam-Cracked, Hydrogenated vegetarian?

Naphtha (Petroleum), Heavy Steam-Cracked, Hydrogenated

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A complex petroleum-derived hydrocarbon mixture produced by hydrogenation of heavy steam-cracked naphtha; this designation flags material that may contain more than 0.1% w/w benzene, a known carcinogen, requiring regulatory control in cosmetic use.

INCI name Naphtha (Petroleum), Heavy Steam-Cracked, Hydrogenated
CAS number 92045-51-7
EC number 295-432-1
CosIng ID 81703
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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