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 name | PETROLEUM DISTILLATES |
| Function | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT |
| CAS number | 8002-05-9 |
| EC number | 232-298-5 |
| Prevalence | 17 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 1,300 |
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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