is coal tar banned in california
Coal tar, which is distilled from coal, has been used in dandruff shampoo for decades. But it is now banned in all consumer goods in Europe because of health concerns. California, using its tough anti-toxics law, would be the first state in the country to restrict use of the substance.
In the 16 months since the InvestigateWest/msnbc.com story, bans or restrictions on the use of the sealants also have been adopted in several towns, mostly in the Midwest, where they have been heavily used. McHenry County, Ill., near Chicago, is studying whether to ban the coal tar sealants.