Anthracite Extract

INCI: ANTHRACITE EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned in CosIng for this ingredient
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; general cosmetic safety requirements apply. Coal tar derivatives are FDA-regulated (21 CFR 700.18 prohibits certain coal tar hair dyes from specific uses)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) contamination risk. Coal-derived materials must be tested for benzo[a]pyrene and total PAH content. Unusual ingredient with very rare cosmetic use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthracite Extract safe in cosmetics?

PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) contamination risk. Coal-derived materials must be tested for benzo[a]pyrene and total PAH content. Unusual ingredient with very rare cosmetic use. The EU classifies Anthracite Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Anthracite Extract allowed in the EU?

Anthracite Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Anthracite Extract do in cosmetics?

Anthracite Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng for this ingredient.

What is the Margin of Safety for Anthracite Extract?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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