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Is Anthracene Oil, Anthracene Paste vegan?

Anthracene Oil, Anthracene Paste

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Anthracene oil, anthracene paste is a coal-tar distillation product rich in anthracene, used industrially as a chemical intermediate; regulated when benzene content exceeds 0.1% w/w.

INCI name Anthracene Oil, Anthracene Paste
CAS number 90640-81-6
EC number 292-603-2
CosIng ID 81089
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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