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Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex II - Prohibited Substances

EU. Prohibited Substances: Annex II, Regulation 1223/2009/EC on Cosmetic Products, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1490, OJ L 183, 20 July 2023

This list contains substances which are banned from use in any cosmetic products marketed for sale or use in the European Union.

RELEVANT LEGISLATION
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Distillates (petroleum), sweetened middle

A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained by subjecting a petroleum distillate to a sweetening process to convert mercaptans or to remove acidic impurities. It consists of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C9 through C20 and boiling in the range of approximately 150°C to 345°C (302°F to 653°F). EC / List no: 265-088-7 CAS no: 64741-86-2
Ref No.
866
Product type, body parts
All cosmetic products
Maximum Threshold
0 %
Restriction(s)
Not permitted except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen