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Hydrotreated Light Petroleum Distillate

  • Aliphatic solvents
  • CAS 64742-47-8

Hydrotreated Light Petroleum Distillate (CAS 64742-47-8) appears in 5 of the 2,122 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of August 2026). It is classified as a VOC.

Low acute toxicity. Aspiration hazard (H304) if liquid is swallowed. Skin contact can cause defatting; inhalation of vapor at high concentration causes mild CNS effects.

A hydrotreated light petroleum cut (typically C9–C12) used as a low-aromatic carrier solvent in finishing products.

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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-cut petroleum solvent, hydrotreated to remove aromatics; used as a carrier in waxes, polishes, and AIO products

Common questions about Hydrotreated Light Petroleum Distillate

What is Hydrotreated Light Petroleum Distillate used for in car care?
Light-cut petroleum solvent, hydrotreated to remove aromatics; used as a carrier in waxes, polishes, and AIO products
Is Hydrotreated Light Petroleum Distillate a VOC?
Yes. Hydrotreated Light Petroleum Distillate is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Hydrotreated Light Petroleum Distillate on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Hydrotreated Light Petroleum Distillate is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

5 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.