Petroleum Distillates
A cosmetic ingredient used as antifoaming, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Petroleum. A complex combination of hydrocarbons. It consists predominantly of aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons. It may also contain small amounts of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur compounds. This category encompasses light, medium, and heavy petroleums, as well as the oils extracted from tar sands. Hydrocarbonaceous materials requiring major chemical changes for their recovery or conversion to petroleum refinery feedstocks such as crude shale oils, upgraded shale oils and liquid coal fuels are not included in this definition / Petroleum gases, liquefied. A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by the distillation of crude oil. It consists of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C3 through C7 and boiling in the range of approximately -40[0]C to 80[0]C (-40[0]F to 176[0]F)
What does it do?
Petroleum Distillates is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antifoaming
reduces or prevents foam formation during processing or use
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Petroleum Distillates is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Petroleum Distillates?
Petroleum Distillates is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Petroleum. A complex combination of hydrocarbons. It consists predominantly of aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons. It may also contain small amounts of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur compounds. This category encompasses light, medium, and heavy petroleums, as well as the oils extracted from tar sands. Hydrocarbonaceous materials requiring major chemical changes for their recovery or conversion to petroleum refinery feedstocks such as crude shale oils, upgraded shale oils and liquid coal fuels are not included in this definition / Petroleum gases, liquefied. A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by the distillation of crude oil. It consists of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C3 through C7 and boiling in the range of approximately -40[0]C to 80[0]C (-40[0]F to 176[0]F)
Is Petroleum Distillates allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Petroleum Distillates is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Petroleum Distillates do in cosmetic products?
Petroleum Distillates is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antifoaming, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Petroleum Distillates?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Petroleum Distillates is 8002-05-9.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010