Petroleum Distillates

Petroleum Distillates is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antifoaming, solvent agent. It is used in 17 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePETROLEUM DISTILLATES
FunctionANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT
CAS number8002-05-9
EC number232-298-5
Prevalence17 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches1,300

Used in

Mascaras 41.2%Day Moisturizers 5.9%Essences 5.9%Face Cleansers 5.9%Facial Treatments 5.9%Foundations 5.9%

Frequently asked

What does Petroleum Distillates do in skincare?
Petroleum Distillates functions as an antifoaming, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Petroleum Distillates allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Petroleum Distillates?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially mascaras (41.2% of its uses).

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