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Is Tar Acids, Distillation Residues vegetarian?

Tar Acids, Distillation Residues

A complex industrial by-product derived from the distillation residues of tar acids, classified separately when benzene content exceeds 0.1% w/w.

INCI name Tar Acids, Distillation Residues
CAS number 96690-55-0
EC number 306-251-5
CosIng ID 81302
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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