Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Pinus Palustris Tar Oil

INCI: PINUS PALUSTRIS TAR OIL

CAS Number
90082-75-0
Function
Tonic (invigorating), Masking
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Contains PAHs including potential carcinogens (benzo[a]pyrene) from destructive distillation. SCCNFP requested safety evaluation for possible Annex II listing. Requires batch-specific PAH testing and is not suitable for leave-on products without rigorous PAH limits.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pinus Palustris Tar Oil safe in cosmetics?

Contains PAHs including potential carcinogens (benzo[a]pyrene) from destructive distillation. SCCNFP requested safety evaluation for possible Annex II listing. Requires batch-specific PAH testing and is not suitable for leave-on products without rigorous PAH limits. The EU classifies Pinus Palustris Tar Oil as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pinus Palustris Tar Oil?

adequate 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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