Coal tar

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Where is Coal tar found?

Coal tar is found in medical shampoo, soap, ointment, and as a treatment for dandruff and psoriasis. It is also used to kill head lice.

How can you avoid contact with Coal tar?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• CCRIS 8631
• Carbo-cort
• Caswell No. 223
• Coal tar
• Coal tar extract
• Coal tar ointment
• Coal tar solution USP
• Coal tars
• Coke-oven tar
• Coking tar
• Crude coal tar
• EINECS 232-361-7
• EPA Pesticide Chemical Code
• 022003
• Estar (skin treatment)
• HSDB 5050
• Impervotar
• KC 261
• Lavatar
• Picis carbonis
• Pixalbol
• Polytar bath
• RT 7
• RT 7 (coal tar)
• Tar, coal
• Tar, coal, colorless purified
• Tar, coal, purified colorless
• Tar, coking
• Tarcron 180
• Tarcron 180L
• Tarcron 230
• Zetar

What are some products that may contain Coal tar?

A clinician's point of view.

Additional resources and links for Coal tar.

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For additional information about products that might contain Coal tar, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.