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Extracts, coal tar oil alk., if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 65996-83-0
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Alkaline coal-tar oil extract with more than 0.1% benzene. EU-banned in cosmetics: benzene is a Group 1 human carcinogen and the source carries PAH carcinogens.

Skin benefits

  • Industrial intermediate only - no cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • Contains >0.1% benzene, IARC Group 1 carcinogen
  • EU CMR Cat 1A/1B - Annex II prohibited in cosmetics
  • Leukaemogenic and genotoxic
  • Coal-tar PAH content compounds the cancer risk
  • Not for cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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