COAL TAR
COAL TAR is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Anti-Seborrheic. Also known as CAS 8007-45-2. It is regulated in 19 markets including UAE, Australia, Bahrain.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 121575-60-8, 8007-45-2, 90669-57-1, 90669-58-2, 90669-59-3, 94114-13-3
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe12 regulations
- Chemical name
- Crude and refined coal tars
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidized, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Crude and refined coal tars
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0,005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
- CAS
- 90669-57-1
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0,005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
- CAS
- 90669-58-2
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidised, if it contains > 0,005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
- CAS
- 90669-59-3
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0,005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
- CAS
- 94114-13-3
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0,005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
- CAS
- 121575-60-8
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II
Americas7 regulations
- Chemical name
- Coal tars crude and refined
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
- Conditions of use
- Prohibited in cosmetics
Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
- Chemical name
- Alcatrões (Coal tar) brutos e refinados
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: ANVISA RDC 529
- Chemical name
- Breu, alcatrão de carvão, de temperatura baixa, se contiver > 0,005 % (m/m) de benzo[a]pireno
- CAS
- 90669-57-1
Source: ANVISA RDC 529
- Chemical name
- Breu, alcatrão de carvão, de temperatura baixa, tratado termicamente, se contiver > 0,005 % (m/m) de benzo[a] pireno
- CAS
- 90669-58-2
Source: ANVISA RDC 529
- Chemical name
- Breu, alcatrão de carvão, de temperatura baixa, oxidado, se contiver > 0,005 % (m/m) de benzo[a]pireno
- CAS
- 90669-59-3
Source: ANVISA RDC 529
- Chemical name
- Breu, alcatrão de carvão, de temperatura elevada, secundário, se contiver > 0,005 % (m/m) de benzo[a]pireno
- CAS
- 94114-13-3
Source: ANVISA RDC 529
- Chemical name
- Breu, alcatrão de carvão, temperatura elevada, tratado pelo calor, se contiver > 0,005 % (m/m) de benzo[a]pireno
- CAS
- 121575-60-8
Source: ANVISA RDC 529
East Asia & Oceania4 regulations
- Chemical name
- Crude and refined coal tars
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- Coal Tar, Tar, coal
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- Coal tars
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
- Chemical name
- COAL TAR for cosmetic use other than in therapeutic goods
- Conditions of use
- Authorised Version F2026L00060 registered 30/01/2026
Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Crude and refined / coal tars
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Crude and refined / coal tars
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Crude and refined / coal tars
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Crude and refined / coal tars
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Crude and refined / coal tars
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Crude and refined / coal tars
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC36 regulations
- Chemical name
- Crude and refined coal tars
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidized, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Crude and refined coal tars
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidized, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Crude and refined coal tars
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidized, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Crude and refined coal tars
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidized, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Crude and refined coal tars
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidized, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Crude and refined coal tars
- CAS
- 8007-45-2
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidized, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for COAL TAR in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COAL TAR banned in any country?
Yes, COAL TAR is banned in UAE, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.
What are the restrictions on COAL TAR in cosmetics?
COAL TAR is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use COAL TAR in cosmetics?
COAL TAR is regulated in 19 markets. It is banned in UAE, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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Check Ingredients FreeThis information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.