Banned
Creosote oil, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Creosote oil with benzo[a]pyrene above 0.005% — a coal-tar derivative classified as a Category 1B carcinogen and prohibited from cosmetic use under EU Annex II. Industrial wood-treatment material only.
Skin benefits
- No legitimate cosmetic benefit
Known concerns
- Contains benzo[a]pyrene above 0.005% — Carc 1B
- Coal-tar derived
- Annex II prohibited cosmetic substance
- Severe dermal and environmental hazard
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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