Inventory Ref 84505 15/10/2010

COAL TAR

Coal Tar is a thick liquid or semi-solid obtained as a by-product in the destructive distillation of bituminous coal

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Ingredient details

INCI name

COAL TAR

Description

Coal Tar is a thick liquid or semi-solid obtained as a by-product in the destructive distillation of bituminous coal