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Extract residues (coal), tar oil alk., if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 65996-87-4
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Alkaline coal-tar-oil residue with more than 0.1% benzene. EU-banned in cosmetics. Contains Group 1 carcinogen benzene and coal-tar PAHs. Not a cosmetic ingredient.

Skin benefits

  • Industrial intermediate only - no cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • Contains >0.1% benzene, IARC Group 1 carcinogen
  • EU CMR Cat 1A/1B - Annex II prohibited in cosmetics
  • Coal-tar PAH carcinogens
  • Leukaemogenic
  • Not for cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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