Pinus Palustris Wood Tar

INCI: PINUS PALUSTRIS WOOD TAR

CAS Number
8011-48-1 (pine tar)
Function
Denaturant
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) that are genotoxic carcinogens, induces benign and malignant skin tumours in animal models, and forms DNA adducts in human skin.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pinus Palustris Wood Tar safe in cosmetics?

Contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) that are genotoxic carcinogens, induces benign and malignant skin tumours in animal models, and forms DNA adducts in human skin. The EU classifies Pinus Palustris Wood Tar as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

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).

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

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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