Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
Please be aware that this old REACH registration data factsheet is no longer maintained; it remains frozen as of 19th May 2023.
The new ECHA CHEM database has been released by ECHA, and it now contains all REACH registration data. There are more details on the transition of ECHA's published data to ECHA CHEM here.
Use of this information is subject to copyright laws and may require the permission of the owner of the information, as described in the ECHA Legal Notice.
EC number: 265-051-5 | CAS number: 64741-50-0 A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by vacuum distillation of the residuum from atmospheric distillation of crude oil. It consists of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C15 through C30 and produces a finished oil with a viscosity of less than 100 SUS at 100°F (19cSt at 40°C). It contains a relatively large proportion of saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons normally present in this distillation range of crude oil.
Endpoint summary
Administrative data
Description of key information
One key study was identified for skin irritation. An unrefined light paraffinic oil was found to cause mild to moderate irritation in rabbits subsequent to an occluded 24 hour dermal exposure. Based on this result it was considered that the material did not meet the criteria for classification as a skin irritant
One key study was identified for eye irritation. An unrefined light paraffinic oil was not found to be irritating to the eyes of rabbits subsequent to ocular exposure.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
Skin irritation / corrosion
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- no adverse effect observed (not irritating)
Eye irritation
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- no adverse effect observed (not irritating)
Respiratory irritation
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- no study available
Additional information
One key study (API, 1986a; Klimisch = 2) was identified for skin irritation. Six, 14 week New Zealand White rabbits were dermally exposed to 0.5 mL of unrefined light paraffinic distillate for 24 hours under occlusion. Both intact and abraded skin was observed for a total of 14 days. Erythema and oedema irritation was scored by the method of Draize. Unrefined light paraffinic distillate was found to cause dermal irritation, based on the primary dermal irritation index score of 4.3. Mean erythema and oedema scores over 72 hours (i. e., average of 24 and 72 hour readings) for intact skin was 2.08 for both endpoints. Mean erythema and oedema scores over the same time period for abraded skin were 2.25 and 2.17, respectively. The material did not however meet the EU criteria for classification as a skin irritant.
One key study (API, 1986a; Klimisch = 2) was identified for eye irritation. 0.1 mL of unrefined light paraffinic distillate was instilled on to the corneal surface above the everted lower lid of one eye of nine 14 week, young adult, New Zealand White rabbits. The contralateral eye served as the untreated control. Three of the nine rabbits had eyes washed 20 to 30 seconds after instillation while six of the nine rabbit’s eyes remained unwashed. Animals were observed for 7 days and ocular irritation was scored by the method of Draize. One animal died on day 7, but was not considered to be treatment related. The test material did not cause an initial pain response or corneal or iridial irritation. Any observable eye irritation cleared by 48 hours. The test material was not considered irritating by EU classification.
Justification for classification or non-classification
Results of studies in rabbits with an unrefined light paraffinic distillate did not meet the EU criteria [CLP Regulation (EC No. 1272/2008)] for classification as either as a skin or eye irritant. Unrefined/acid treated oils may however cause skin dryness or cracking on repeated or prolonged contact and hence are assigned the supplemental hazard phrase EUH066.
Information on Registered Substances comes from registration dossiers which have been assigned a registration number. The assignment of a registration number does however not guarantee that the information in the dossier is correct or that the dossier is compliant with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (the REACH Regulation). This information has not been reviewed or verified by the Agency or any other authority. The content is subject to change without prior notice.
Reproduction or further distribution of this information may be subject to copyright protection. Use of the information without obtaining the permission from the owner(s) of the respective information might violate the rights of the owner.
