Is Pinus Palustris Wood Tar safe in cosmetics?
Pinus Palustris Wood Tar has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Pinus Palustris Wood Tar
INCI: PINUS PALUSTRIS WOOD TAR
Pinus Palustris Wood Tar (CAS 8011-48-1 (pine tar)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Denaturant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Denaturant
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permits pine tar in OTC drug products for dandruff and psoriasis; cosmetic use not specifically prohibited but PAH concerns apply
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Pinus Palustris Wood Tar.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Pinus Palustris Wood Tar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pinus Palustris Wood Tar allowed in the EU?
Pinus Palustris Wood Tar EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pinus Palustris Wood Tar do in cosmetics?
Pinus Palustris Wood Tar functions as: Denaturant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8011-48-1 (pine tar).
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