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Anthracene oil, acid ext.

CAS 91995-14-1 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A coal-tar fraction loaded with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons including known carcinogens. Classified CMR in the EU and banned from cosmetic products. There is no acceptable cosmetic use case for it.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • Coal-tar derivative containing PAHs
  • IARC Group 1/2A carcinogens (benzo[a]pyrene)
  • EU CMR classification — banned in cosmetics
  • Skin and respiratory toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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