Tar Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tar oil is a volatile oil distilled from wood tar, generally from the family Pinaceae
What does it do?
Tar Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
EU regulatory status
Tar Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tar Oil?
Tar Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tar oil is a volatile oil distilled from wood tar, generally from the family Pinaceae
Is Tar Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tar Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tar Oil do in cosmetic products?
Tar Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance.
What is the CAS number of Tar Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tar Oil is 8002-29-7.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010