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Distillates (Petroleum), Light, Hydrotreated

  • Aliphatic solvents
  • CAS 64742-47-8
  • IUPAC: Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light

Distillates (Petroleum), Light, Hydrotreated (CAS 64742-47-8) appears in 17 of the 2,039 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of July 2026). It is classified as a VOC.

H304 aspiration hazard at Cat 1 when present as a mixture component above the 10% threshold; skin and eye irritation possible with prolonged contact. Not classified as a carcinogen or reproductive toxin.

Distillates (petroleum), light, hydrotreated (CAS 64742-47-8) is a complex hydrocarbon mixture in the C9–C16 carbon-number range produced by catalytic hydrotreatment of kerosene-range petroleum distillates. The hydrotreating step removes sulfur and aromatics, leaving a predominantly paraffinic and cycloparaffinic carrier with low aromatic content.

In car-care and fuel-additive products it functions as a low-odor solvent carrier — providing the bulk solvency to dissolve detergent actives at concentrate strength so they can be dispersed into fuel during the pour. Because it is a petroleum-derived hydrocarbon, it is a VOC contributor; the practical VOC value depends on the cut and the percentage in the finished formula. Its primary mixture-level hazard contribution is H304 (aspiration toxicity) when it appears at >10%wt — the same hazard most petroleum-distillate carriers carry.

Health & environment profile

VOC
yes
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
no
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
2/5
Purpose: Light hydrotreated petroleum distillate (kerosene-range C9–C16 paraffinic/cycloparaffinic hydrocarbons) used as a carrier solvent in fuel additives, lubricant additives, and other consumer chemical formulations.

Common questions about Distillates (Petroleum), Light, Hydrotreated

What is Distillates (Petroleum), Light, Hydrotreated used for in car care?
Light hydrotreated petroleum distillate (kerosene-range C9–C16 paraffinic/cycloparaffinic hydrocarbons) used as a carrier solvent in fuel additives, lubricant additives, and other consumer chemical formulations.
Is Distillates (Petroleum), Light, Hydrotreated a VOC?
Yes. Distillates (Petroleum), Light, Hydrotreated is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Distillates (Petroleum), Light, Hydrotreated on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Distillates (Petroleum), Light, Hydrotreated is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

17 products contain this

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.