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Banned Substance

Tar acids, methylphenol fraction, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 84989-04-8
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A coal tar methylphenol (cresol) fraction explicitly EU-banned when it contains more than 0.1% benzene. Carcinogen-bearing material — never permitted in cosmetics in this form.

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned when benzene >0.1%
  • Benzene is an IARC Group 1 carcinogen
  • Phenolic complex with sensitization and corrosivity risks

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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