Is Tar Acids, Cresylic, Sodium Salts, Caustic Solutions vegan?
Tar Acids, Cresylic, Sodium Salts, Caustic Solutions
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A complex mixture of sodium salts of cresylic acids derived from coal tar, used industrially in alkaline solutions; potentially containing benzene above 0.1% w/w.
| INCI name | Tar Acids, Cresylic, Sodium Salts, Caustic Solutions |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 68815-21-4 |
| EC number | 272-361-4 |
| CosIng ID | 81060 |
| Last reviewed | 10 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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