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Is Dibenz[a,h]Anthracene vegetarian?

Dibenz[a,h]Anthracene

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Dibenz[a,h]anthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon composed of five fused benzene rings, found as an environmental pollutant in smoke and oils, and recognized as genotoxic and carcinogenic; banned in cosmetics.

Also known as 1,2:5,6-Dibenzanthracene
INCI name Dibenz[a,h]Anthracene
CAS number 53-70-3
EC number 200-181-8
CosIng ID 29033
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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