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Banned Substance

Extract residues (coal), creosote oil acid, wash oil extract residue

CAS 122384-77-4 Updated
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A coal-tar derived creosote residue. EU Annex II prohibited substance in cosmetics due to PAH content, carcinogenicity classification, and severe toxicity. Has no legitimate cosmetic use.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic benefits

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibited
  • IARC carcinogen status (PAHs)
  • CMR (Cat 1B) classification
  • Skin and respiratory toxicity
  • Environmental persistence

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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