Is Pinus Palustris Tar Oil safe in cosmetics?
Pinus Palustris Tar Oil has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Poor
Cosmetic Ingredient
Pinus Palustris Tar Oil
Also known as: EINECS 290-166-2
INCI: PINUS PALUSTRIS TAR OIL
Pinus Palustris Tar Oil (CAS 90082-75-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Tonic (invigorating), Masking. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Pinus Palustris Tar Oil is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H226, H304, H315, H317, H400, H410).
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Tonic (invigorating), Masking
Safety Rating
POOR
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
290-166-2
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Pine tar is an FDA-approved OTC active (21 CFR 346) for psoriasis/seborrheic dermatitis at 1–5%; in cosmetics, manufacturer must substantiate safety.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Pinus Palustris Tar Oil.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (III - Restricted)
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Restricted
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-dandruff
Antioxidant
Biocide
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
UV stabilizer
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Pinus Palustris Tar Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
EINECS 290-166-2
Chemical Function
Biocide
UV stabilizer
Antioxidant
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Anti-dandruff
Regulatory Lists
Europe
Personal care
restricted
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pinus Palustris Tar Oil allowed in the EU?
Pinus Palustris Tar Oil EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pinus Palustris Tar Oil do in cosmetics?
Pinus Palustris Tar Oil functions as: Tonic (invigorating), Masking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90082-75-0.
Is Pinus Palustris Tar Oil used outside cosmetics?
Pinus Palustris Tar Oil also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Pinus Palustris Tar Oil have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Pinus Palustris Tar Oil is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H226, H304, H315, H317, H400, H410).
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