Is Anthracene Oil, Anthracene Paste, Distillation Lights vegetarian?
Anthracene Oil, Anthracene Paste, Distillation Lights
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
A complex combination of hydrocarbons derived as the light distillation fraction of coal tar anthracene paste, used industrially; regulated for benzene content above 0.1% w/w.
| INCI name | Anthracene Oil, Anthracene Paste, Distillation Lights |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 91995-17-4 |
| EC number | 295-278-5 |
| CosIng ID | 81128 |
| Last reviewed | 10 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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