Ingredient profile
At least one of our safety lists speaks to this ingredient.
Greenlens Ingredient Scan
Independent
Listed in Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (ref 420) — prohibited as an ingredient in cosmetic products. (EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II (prohibited))
Greenlens Precautionary Screen
Independent
A known human carcinogen used in some anti-dandruff/psoriasis actives and as a dye feedstock. (IARC carcinogen monographs (Group 1); California Proposition 65 list)
Greenlens Tolerance Screen
Independent
Listed in Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (ref 420) — prohibited as an ingredient in cosmetic products. (EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II (prohibited))
Health Canada Ingredient Hotlist
Government
Crude and refined coal tars are prohibited in cosmetics; a complex carcinogenic mixture. (Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist)
California Proposition 65
Government
Coal tar (used in some anti-dandruff and psoriasis products) is a complex mixture listed as a carcinogen. (California Proposition 65 (OEHHA))
US NTP Report on Carcinogens
Government
Coal tars — used in some anti-dandruff and psoriasis products — are listed as known human carcinogens. (US NTP Report on Carcinogens (15th ed.))
IARC Monographs
Government
Coal tars — used in some anti-dandruff and psoriasis products — are classified carcinogenic to humans. (IARC Monographs, Vol. 100F)
EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)
Government
Carries an EU harmonised classification (Carc. 1A) — a definite (category 1A/1B) carcinogen, mutagen or reproductive toxicant under CLP Annex VI, index 648-081-00-7. A hazard classification, not proof of harm at the level used. (EU CLP Regulation Annex VI, Table 3 (harmonised classification, ECHA export))
Also screened — not on these lists
Each jurisdiction is reported on its own terms, from its own official lists. Where they disagree, that disagreement is the finding. Absence from a list is never a safety claim.
Prohibited as a cosmetic ingredient in this jurisdiction.
Prohibited as a cosmetic ingredient in this jurisdiction.
Appears on an official list. A listing, not a use ban.
Appears on an official list. A listing, not a use ban.