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Is Tar Acids, Xylenol Fraction vegetarian?

Tar Acids, Xylenol Fraction

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A tar acid fraction rich in xylenols, obtained from the distillation of coal or wood tar, used as a chemical intermediate or disinfectant precursor; may contain trace benzene above 0.1% w/w.

INCI name Tar Acids, Xylenol Fraction
CAS number 84989-06-0
EC number 284-895-5
CosIng ID 81082
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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