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Is Distillates (coal tar), upper vegetarian?

Distillates (coal tar), upper

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A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from the upper boiling fraction of coal tar distillation; a coal-derived industrial substance, not of animal origin.

INCI name Distillates (coal tar), upper
CAS number 8030-30-6
EC number 266-026-1
CosIng ID 80979
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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