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Is Pitch, Coal Tar, High-temp., Heat-treated vegetarian?

Pitch, Coal Tar, High-temp., Heat-treated

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A residue from high-temperature coal tar distillation that has been further heat-treated, regulated for its benzo[a]pyrene content, a known carcinogen.

INCI name Pitch, Coal Tar, High-temp., Heat-treated
CAS number 121575-60-8
EC number 310-162-7
CosIng ID 29032
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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