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cosmetics-preservatives
Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex V - Allowed Preservatives
EU. Allowed Preservatives: Annex V, Regulation 1223/2009/EC on Cosmetic Products, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2022/1531, OJ L 240, 16 September 2022
This list contains substances designated as preservatives which cosmetic products marketed in the European Union may contain. The list contains maximum concentration limits and other restrictions. It also contains special labelling requirements, which outline conditions of use and warnings.
Last updated 21 May 2024. Database contains 174 unique substances/entries.
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616-786-9
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8001-54-5
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54 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate' |
0.1 % |
Avoid contact with eyes. |
Details | |
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293-522-5
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91080-29-4
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54 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate' |
0.1 % |
Avoid contact with eyes. |
Details | |
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241-327-0
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17301-53-0
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44 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Alkyl (C 12-22) trimethyl ammonium bromide and chloride' |
0.1 % |
Details | ||
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233-484-9
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10196-04-0
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9 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Inorganic sulphites and hydrogen sulphites' |
0.2 % |
Details | ||
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241-503-7
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17496-08-1
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2 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Propionic acid and its salts' |
2 % |
Details | ||
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233-469-7
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10192-30-0
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9 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Inorganic sulphites and hydrogen sulphites' |
0.2 % |
Details | ||
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217-468-9
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1863-63-4
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1a |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid' |
0.5 % |
Details | ||
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-
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44 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
0.1 % |
Details | |||
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205-513-5
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141-94-6
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19 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
0.1 % |
Details | |||
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231-810-4
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7747-35-5
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49 |
All cosmetic products except oral products and products applied on mucous membranes |
Preservative |
Not to be used in oral products and in products applied on mucous membranes |
0.3 % |
Details | ||
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222-182-2
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3380-34-5
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25 |
Face powders and blemish concealers |
Preservative |
0.3 % |
Details | |||
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222-182-2
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3380-34-5
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25 |
Non-spray deodorants |
Preservative |
0.3 % |
Details | |||
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222-182-2
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3380-34-5
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25 |
Nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems |
Preservative |
0.3 % |
Details | |||
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222-182-2
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3380-34-5
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25 |
Mouthwashes |
Preservative |
0.2 % |
Details | |||
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222-182-2
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3380-34-5
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25 |
Body soap/Shower gel |
Preservative |
0.3 % |
Details | |||
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222-182-2
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3380-34-5
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25 |
Toothpaste |
Preservative |
0.3 % |
Details | |||
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222-182-2
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3380-34-5
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25 |
Hand soap |
Preservative |
0.3 % |
Details | |||
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250-001-7
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30007-47-7
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20 |
Rinse-off products |
Preservative |
Avoid formation of nitrosamines |
0.1 % |
Details | ||
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221-761-7
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3228-02-2
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38 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
0.1 % |
Details | |||
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202-804-9
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99-96-7
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12 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for '4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl-and Ethyl-esters, and their salts' |
0.4 % |
Details | ||
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933-435-8
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569646-79-3
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60 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
0.7 % |
Details | |||
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257-048-2
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51200-87-4
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45 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
pH must be greater than 6 |
0.1 % |
Details | ||
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259-627-5
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55406-53-6
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56 |
Deodorants/anti-perspirants |
Preservative |
Not to be used in oral and lip products Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age |
0.0075 % |
Not to be used for children under 3 years of age. |
Details | |
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259-627-5
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55406-53-6
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56 |
Leave-on products except oral and lip products, body lotion and body cream, products for children under 3 years of age |
Preservative |
Not to be used in oral and lip products Not to be used in body lotion and body cream Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age |
0.01 % |
Not to be used for children under 3 years of age. |
Details | |
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259-627-5
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55406-53-6
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56 |
Rinse-off products other than oral and lip products, products for children under 3 years of age except in bath products/shower gels and shampoo |
Preservative |
Not to be used in oral and lip products Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except in bath products/shower gels and shampoo |
0.02 % |
Not to be used for children under 3 years of age. |
Details | |