Prohibited Substance

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

CAS 90641-00-2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A coal-derived naphthalene-oil extract containing more than 0.1% benzene. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II — benzene is a Group 1 carcinogen and PAH content adds further risk.

Skin benefits

Not a cosmetic ingredient

Known concerns

EU Annex II prohibited
Contains IARC Group 1 benzene
Coal-tar PAH burden
CMR-classified

References

EU CosIng database

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

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Same plant / compound family

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Other

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Other

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Other

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