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Distillates (coal tar), heavy oils, pyrene fraction

CAS 91995-42-5 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 heavy oil pyrene-rich fraction — IARC-classified carcinogenic, packed with PAHs, and EU Annex II banned. No legitimate cosmetic use; flag immediately.

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid

Known concerns

  • Coal tar pyrene fraction — IARC carcinogenic
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) load
  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Genotoxic and mutagenic

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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