Coal Tar
Coal Tar is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anti-seborrheic, antimicrobial agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 721 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | COAL TAR |
| Function | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, DENATURANT |
| CAS number | 8007-45-2 |
| EC number | 232-361-7 |
| Prevalence | 3 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 721 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 4,400 |
Used in
Shampoos 100%
Frequently asked
- What does Coal Tar do in skincare?
- Coal Tar functions as an anti-seborrheic, antimicrobial agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Coal Tar allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Coal Tar?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (100% of its uses).
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