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EAN 5011451101869 · WRIGHTS · Неклассифицированные/default

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Wrights coal tar soap Original 125g
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
5011451101869
Brand / Manufacturer
WRIGHTS
Category
Неклассифицированные/default
GS1 Prefix
United Kingdom (GS1 prefix 501)

Regulated substances (3)

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Coal tar pitch / coal-tar distillates (CAS 65996-93-2)

Coal tar pitch and coal-tar distillates are thick, dark, sticky substances left over when coal is processed to make coke or gas. You might find them in roofing materials, road sealants, or as binders in industrial products. The European Union's REACH regulation lists this substance as a "Substance of Very High Concern" because it is classified as a carcinogen (meaning it can cause cancer) and as a PBT (persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic—it stays in the environment, builds up in living things, and is harmful). Because of these risks, it is restricted in consumer articles under REACH Annex XIV. This means companies must get special permission to use it, and it cannot be in everyday products without strict controls. For more details, see the EU REACH Candidate List at https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative.

Coal-tar pitch (CAS 65996-93-2)

Coal-tar pitch is a dark, sticky substance left over when coal is processed to make coke or coal gas. It's used in roofing, road paving, and as a binder for electrodes in aluminum smelting. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies coal-tar pitch as Group 1, meaning it is carcinogenic to humans. This classification is based on strong evidence from studies of workers exposed to it, showing an increased risk of cancers like lung and skin cancer. IARC's evaluation is part of its Monographs program, which reviews scientific data on substances that may cause cancer. Because of this, coal-tar pitch is regulated in many countries to limit exposure, especially in workplaces and consumer products. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: WHO IARC Monographs (https://monographs.iarc.who.int/list-of-classifications)

Coal tar (CAS 8007-45-2)

Coal tar is a thick, dark liquid byproduct created when coal is heated without air, often used in industrial settings like roofing, paving, and as a sealant for driveways and parking lots. It's also found in some medicated shampoos and skin treatments for conditions like psoriasis or dandruff. California's Proposition 65 has listed coal tar since 1988 because it contains chemicals that can cause cancer. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) includes it on the Proposition 65 list based on scientific evidence showing it may increase cancer risk with long-term or high exposure. This doesn't mean you'll get cancer from occasional use, but it's a heads-up to limit unnecessary contact, especially for products you use often. For more details, visit the California OEHHA Proposition 65 list at https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative.

Crude and refined coal tars (CAS 8007-45-2)

Crude and refined coal tars are thick, dark liquids or semi-solids produced when coal is processed into coke or gas. They contain a complex mixture of chemicals, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Historically, these tars were used in some industrial products and certain cosmetics, such as anti-dandruff shampoos or skin treatments, because of their ability to slow skin cell growth. However, they are now banned in cosmetics across the European Union under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex II. This ban exists because coal tars are known to contain substances that can cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, and long-term health concerns. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies coal tars as Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans), meaning there is strong evidence they can cause cancer. The EU Cosmetics Regulation prohibits their use in any cosmetic product to protect consumer health. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: European Commission CosIng database (https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/).

California Prop 65 substance (1)

Source: California OEHHA Proposition 65

IARC carcinogen (1)

Source: WHO IARC Monographs

REACH SVHC (1)

Source: ECHA Candidate List of SVHC

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (US) (1)

Source: U.S. CDC NIOSH

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