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Is Benzo[k]fluoranthene vegan?

Benzo[k]fluoranthene

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Benzo[k]fluoranthene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon formed during incomplete combustion of organic matter, classified as a probable carcinogen and found in fossil fuel residues and combustion emissions.

INCI name Benzo[k]fluoranthene
CAS number 207-08-9
EC number 205-916-6
CosIng ID 29038
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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