tar, coal, high-temp.; coal tar; [the condensation product obtained by cooling, to approximately ambient temperature, the gas evolved in the high temperature (greater than 700 â°c (1292 â°f)) destructive distillation of coal. a black viscous liquid denser than water. composed primarily of a complex mixture of condensed ring aromatic hydrocarbons. may contain minor amounts of phenolic compounds and aromatic nitrogen bases.]
Severity 10/10cosmetic ingredient
Is tar, coal, high-temp.; coal tar; [the condensation product obtained by cooling, to approximately ambient temperature, the gas evolved in the high temperature (greater than 700 â°c (1292 â°f)) destructive distillation of coal. a black viscous liquid denser than water. composed primarily of a complex mixture of condensed ring aromatic hydrocarbons. may contain minor amounts of phenolic compounds and aromatic nitrogen bases.] safe?
tar, coal, high-temp.; coal tar; [the condensation product obtained by cooling, to approximately ambient temperature, the gas evolved in the high temperature (greater than 700 â°c (1292 â°f)) destructive distillation of coal. a black viscous liquid denser than water. composed primarily of a complex mixture of condensed ring aromatic hydrocarbons. may contain minor amounts of phenolic compounds and aromatic nitrogen bases.] carries significant published concerns (cancer concern).
Documented concerns
Cancer concern
10/10Classified by EU CLP Carc. 1A.
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