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Banned Substance

Anthracene oil

CAS 120-12-7 Updated
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Anthracene oil is a coal-tar fraction loaded with carcinogenic PAHs including benzo[a]pyrene. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II.

Skin benefits

  • Industrial coal tar fraction; carbon black feedstock

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Coal-tar fraction containing IARC Group 1 PAHs (benzo[a]pyrene)
  • CLP Carc 1B / Muta 1B
  • Phototoxic

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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