Is Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, anthracene fraction vegetarian?
Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, anthracene fraction
A coal-tar derived distillate fraction rich in anthracene, used industrially; restricted in cosmetics if benzene content exceeds 0.1% due to carcinogenicity. Note: the supplied CAS/EC numbers actually correspond to ammonia, not anthracene oil, and should be verified.
| INCI name | Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, anthracene fraction |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 91995-15-2 |
| EC number | 295-275-9 |
| CosIng ID | 81126 |
| Last reviewed | 10 July 2026 |
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