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Is Extract Residues (Coal), Light Oil Alk., Indene Naphtha Fraction vegan?

Extract Residues (Coal), Light Oil Alk., Indene Naphtha Fraction

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This is a complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained as a residue from the alkaline extraction of coal-derived light oil, from the indene naphtha fraction; it may contain more than 0.1% w/w benzene, a known carcinogen.

INCI name Extract Residues (Coal), Light Oil Alk., Indene Naphtha Fraction
CAS number 90641-03-5
EC number 292-626-8
CosIng ID 81101
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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