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Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

Korean: 벤조(a)피렌(benzo(a)pyrene) 0.005%를 초과하여 함유하는 석유화학 유래물질, 석탄 및 목타르 유래물질 (Pitch, coal tar, low-temp) · CAS 90669-57-1 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/618

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 16, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene is treated in 4 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

Market	Status	Conditions
CN China	Prohibited	—
AS ASEAN (10 countries)	Prohibited	—
BR Brazil	Prohibited	MFDS summary (Korean): if they contain > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene^벤조(a)피렌(benzo(a)pyrene) 0.005%를 초과하여 함유하고 있는 경우에 한함
AR Argentina	Prohibited	MFDS summary (Korean): if they contain > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene^벤조(a)피렌(benzo(a)pyrene) 0.005%를 초과하여 함유하고 있는 경우에 한함

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026

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Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene 벤조(a)피렌(benzo(a)pyrene) 0.005%를 초과하여 함유하는 석유화학 유래물질, 석탄 및 목타르 유래물질 (Pitch, coal tar, low-temp)

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