Banned Substance
Tar acids, cresylic, residues, 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
Residual cresylic coal tar acid fractions banned in EU cosmetics when benzene exceeds 0.1%. Carcinogen-bearing material with no permitted cosmetic application at this contamination level.
Skin benefits
- Primarily a processing aid
Known concerns
- EU Annex II banned when benzene >0.1%
- Benzene is an IARC Group 1 carcinogen
- Cresylic residues are corrosive phenolic mixtures
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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