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Is Extract residues (coal), brown vegetarian?

Extract residues (coal), brown

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A complex residue obtained from the extraction of brown coal, regulated in cosmetics when its benzo[a]pyrene content exceeds 0.005% w/w due to carcinogenicity concerns.

INCI name Extract residues (coal), brown
CAS number 91697-23-3
EC number 294-285-0
CosIng ID 29017
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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