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Skin Conditioning

TAR OIL

CAS 8002-29-7 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A complex tar (coal/wood) historically used in dermatology. It contains many polycyclic aromatic carcinogens and is banned or tightly restricted in cosmetics in the EU.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Historical antimicrobial use
  • Keratolytic in dermatological tar preparations

Known concerns

  • IARC Group 1 carcinogen (coal tar)
  • Banned/restricted in EU cosmetics (Annex II/III)
  • Rich in PAHs and toxic to skin/lungs
  • Photosensitiser

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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