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Is Residues (Coal Tar), Creosote Oil Distillation vegan?

Residues (Coal Tar), Creosote Oil Distillation

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A residue obtained from the distillation of creosote oil derived from coal tar; regulated in cosmetics due to potential benzo[a]pyrene content, a known carcinogen.

INCI name Residues (Coal Tar), Creosote Oil Distillation
CAS number 92061-93-3
EC number 295-506-3
CosIng ID 29425
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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