What does the restriction note for COAL TAR mean?

The restriction field for COAL TAR reads: II/420. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

What other records share CAS 8007-45-2?

CAS 8007-45-2 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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COAL TAR

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

COAL TAR is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: II/420.

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Inventory details for COAL TAR

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

Annex records for COAL TAR

Annex II Restriction reference

Entry 420

Crude and refined coal tars

CAS: 8007-45-2

EC: 232-361-7

Key data

CAS

8007-45-2

232-361-7

Restriction

II/420

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC ANTIMICROBIAL DENATURANT

How COAL TAR appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists COAL TAR as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

COAL TAR is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

COAL TAR appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for COAL TAR reads: "II/420". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, COAL TAR carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 8007-45-2 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for COAL TAR

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for COAL TAR with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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