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Banned Substance

Tar oils, coal, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 65996-82-9
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Coal tar oils carrying >0.1% benzene are EU Annex II banned in cosmetics. Benzene is a confirmed human carcinogen, so any cosmetic use of this material is prohibited and unsafe.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit at >0.1% benzene

Known concerns

  • Carcinogenic (IARC Group 1)
  • EU Annex II prohibited
  • Genotoxic
  • Aspiration hazard

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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