Solvent
Tar oils, coal, low-temp., if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A low-temperature coal tar oil containing more than 0.1% benzene by weight. Benzene is a Group 1 carcinogen and this material is banned from cosmetic use under EU Annex II.
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
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related solvents
Same plant / compound family
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