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Is Tar, Coal, High-Temperature vegan?

Tar, Coal, High-Temperature

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A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by the high-temperature carbonization of coal, used industrially as a raw material for chemical production and in some preservative applications.

Also known as Coal tar, high-temperature
INCI name Tar, Coal, High-Temperature
CAS number 65996-89-6
EC number 266-024-0
CosIng ID 80969
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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