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Pitch, coal tar-petroleum, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 68187-57-5
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Coal-tar pitch containing benzo[a]pyrene above 0.005% — a known human (IARC Group 1) carcinogen and EU Annex II banned substance. Strictly prohibited from cosmetic use; flagged solely for ingredient-list awareness.

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned substance
  • Contains benzo[a]pyrene, IARC Group 1 carcinogen
  • Strong genotoxic and mutagenic profile
  • Not permitted in any cosmetic product

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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