Is Tar Acids, Cresylic vegetarian?
Tar Acids, Cresylic
Vegetarian
Unconfirmed
Vegan
Not Vegan
A complex combination of phenolic compounds (cresols and xylenols) derived from coal tar or petroleum distillation, used industrially as disinfectants and chemical intermediates; may contain benzene above 0.1% w/w.
| INCI name | Tar Acids, Cresylic |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 92062-26-5 |
| EC number | 295-540-9 |
| CosIng ID | 81138 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
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