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Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex III - Restricted Substances
EU. Restricted Substances: Annex III, Regulation 1223/2009/EC on Cosmetic Products, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545, OJ L 188, 27 July 2023
This list contains substances whose use in cosmetic products in the European Union is banned, except under certain conditions as indicated in Annex III. The list specifies the field of application or use, maximum allowable concentration limits in finished products, and any additional limitations.
Last updated 19 April 2024. Database contains 770 unique substances/entries.
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Abies pectinata, Pinaceae.
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295-728-0
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92128-34-2
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105 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Abies balsamea, Pinaceae.
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285-364-0
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85085-34-3
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107 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Abies alba, Pinaceae.
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289-870-2
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90028-76-5
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103 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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269-941-4
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68391-30-0
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267 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
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251-020-3
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32388-55-9
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327 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
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208-194-0
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515-03-7
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342 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
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36505-83-6
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39 |
Oral products |
0.15 % |
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15 % |
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421-470-7
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99788-75-7
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264 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.3 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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203-518-7
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107-75-5
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72 |
Oral products |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
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203-518-7
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107-75-5
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72 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
1 % |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
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202-158-8
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92-48-8
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46 |
Oral products |
0.003 % |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products, 0.01% in rinse-off products |
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216-507-7
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1604-28-0
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178 |
Oral products |
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216-507-7
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1604-28-0
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178 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.002 % |
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620-557-9
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90817-34-8
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203 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
0.68 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.68 % calculated as free base (1.0 % as dihydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers For professional use only |
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620-557-9
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90817-34-8
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203 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.68 % calculated as free base (1.0 % as dihydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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620-557-9
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90817-34-8
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203 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.68 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.68 % calculated as free base (1.0 % as dihydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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620-557-9
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90817-34-8
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203 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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620-557-9
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90817-34-8
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203 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.68 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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620-557-9
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90817-34-8
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203 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.68 % calculated as free base (1.0 % as dihydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers For professional use only |
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280-622-9
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83732-72-3
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203 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.68 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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280-622-9
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83732-72-3
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203 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.68 % calculated as free base (1.0 % as dihydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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280-622-9
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83732-72-3
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203 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.68 % calculated as free base (1.0 % as dihydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers For professional use only |
Details | |
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280-622-9
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83732-72-3
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203 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
Details | |
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280-622-9
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83732-72-3
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203 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.68 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.68 % calculated as free base (1.0 % as dihydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
Details | |
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280-622-9
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83732-72-3
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203 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
0.68 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.68 % calculated as free base (1.0 % as dihydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers For professional use only |
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283-141-2
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84540-47-6
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218 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0 % |
Details | |
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204-872-5
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127-91-3
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371 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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201-329-4
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81-15-2
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96 |
Eau de toilette |
0.4 % |
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201-329-4
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81-15-2
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96 |
Fine fragrance |
1 % |
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201-329-4
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81-15-2
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96 |
Cosmetic products other than fine fragrance, eau de toilette, and oral products |
0.03 % |
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220-618-6
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2835-95-2
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241 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5 % |
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220-618-6
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2835-95-2
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241 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5 % For professional use only |
Details | |
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110102-85-7
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208 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5 % (calculated as hydrochloride) |
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259-583-7
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55302-96-0
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229 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.5 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers For professional use only |
Details | |
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259-583-7
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55302-96-0
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229 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.5 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
Details | |
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234-262-4
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11031-45-1
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341 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
Details | ||
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202-766-3
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99-56-9
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240 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.5 % |
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203-273-6
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105-13-5
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80 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
Details | ||
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204-465-2
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121-33-5
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346 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
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216-500-9
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1603-02-7
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301 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.5 % |
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204-616-2
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123-30-8
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272 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.9 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.9 % |
Details | |
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204-616-2
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123-30-8
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272 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
0.9 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.9 % For professional use only |
Details | |
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220-621-2
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2835-99-6
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244 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.5 % For professional use only |
Details | |
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220-621-2
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2835-99-6
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244 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.5 % |
Details | |
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213-903-1
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1064-48-8
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295 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
Details | ||
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210-236-8
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610-81-1
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215 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5 % |
Details | |
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210-236-8
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610-81-1
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215 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1 % |
Details | ||
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259-132-4
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54381-08-7
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256 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1 % |
Details | ||
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265-648-0
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65235-31-6
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248 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
3 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3.0 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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265-648-0
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65235-31-6
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248 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1.85 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
Details | |