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Is Tar Bases, Coal, Collidine Fraction vegetarian?

Tar Bases, Coal, Collidine Fraction

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A coal tar distillation fraction rich in collidine (pyridine derivatives), containing more than 0.1% w/w benzene. It is a byproduct of coal processing, not of animal origin.

INCI name Tar Bases, Coal, Collidine Fraction
CAS number 92062-28-7
EC number 295-543-5
CosIng ID 81140
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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