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Distillates (coal tar), naphthalene oils, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 84650-04-4
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A coal-tar naphthalene oil distillate exceeding 0.1% benzene. EU Annex II prohibits all cosmetic use because of CMR classification; PAHs and benzene exposure are linked to leukemia and other cancers.

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid; not used in modern cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Contains benzene, an IARC Group 1 carcinogen
  • CMR-classified under EU CLP
  • Banned from cosmetics under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II
  • Contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons including naphthalene

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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