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Banned Substance

Tar bases, coal, aniline fraction, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene

CAS 92062-27-6 Updated
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Coal-tar aniline fraction containing more than 0.1% benzene plus carcinogenic aromatic amines. Listed in EU Annex II of the Cosmetics Regulation — strictly banned.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate benefit in cosmetics — banned

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned coal-tar fraction
  • Contains >0.1% benzene — IARC Group 1
  • Aniline derivatives are mutagenic
  • CMR Cat 1A/1B under CLP

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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