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Is Extract Residues (Coal), Naphthalene Oil Alk., Distn. Overheads vegan?

Extract Residues (Coal), Naphthalene Oil Alk., Distn. Overheads

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

INCI name Extract Residues (Coal), Naphthalene Oil Alk., Distn. Overheads
CAS number 90641-04-6
EC number 292-627-3
CosIng ID 81103
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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