Banned Substance
Light oil (coal), semi-coking process, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A coal-derived light oil from semi-coking that holds benzene above the 0.1 percent threshold. EU-banned in cosmetics under Annex II — known carcinogen and mutagen, no skin-exposure level is considered safe.
Skin benefits
- Industrial fuel/feedstock with no cosmetic benefit
Known concerns
- Contains benzene >0.1% (IARC Group 1 carcinogen)
- PAHs from coal semi-coking process
- CLP Carc. 1A / Muta. 1B
- Banned for cosmetics on EU Annex II
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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