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Is Distillates (Coal Tar), Light Oils, Acid Extracts vegetarian?

Distillates (Coal Tar), Light Oils, Acid Extracts

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A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained as an acidic extract fraction from the light oil distillate of coal tar, restricted in cosmetics if benzene content exceeds 0.1% due to carcinogenicity concerns.

INCI name Distillates (Coal Tar), Light Oils, Acid Extracts
CAS number 90640-87-2
EC number 292-609-5
CosIng ID 81074
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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