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Is Distillates (Coal Tar), Light Oils vegetarian?

Distillates (Coal Tar), Light Oils

This substance is a light-oil distillate fraction of coal tar, related to creosote, regulated when it contains more than 0.1% w/w benzene; it is used industrially as a solvent or preservative feedstock.

INCI name Distillates (Coal Tar), Light Oils
CAS number 84650-03-3
EC number 283-483-2
CosIng ID 81068
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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