Banned Substance
Residues (coal tar), anthracene oil distn., 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 tar distillation residue from anthracene oil processing carrying high PAH and benzene loads. EU-banned for cosmetic use under Annex II at the >0.1 percent benzene threshold — carcinogenic concerns are decisive.
Skin benefits
- Industrial residue with no cosmetic benefit
Known concerns
- Benzene >0.1% triggers EU cosmetic prohibition
- Heavy PAH load (benzo[a]pyrene class)
- Carc. 1A / Muta. 1B harmonised CLP
- Listed on EU Annex II banned substances
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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