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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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204-881-4
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128-37-0
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325 |
Toothpaste |
0.1 % |
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204-881-4
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128-37-0
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325 |
Mouthwash |
0.001 % |
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204-881-4
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128-37-0
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325 |
Leave-on and rinse-off products other than Mouthwash and Toothpaste |
0.8 % |
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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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204-867-8
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127-82-2
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25 |
Deodorants, antiperspirants and astringent lotions |
6 % |
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204-854-7
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127-65-1
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5 |
All cosmetic products |
0.2 % |
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204-846-3
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127-51-5
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90 |
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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813-255-5
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1256553-33-9
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315 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
As from 3 June 2021, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2% (calculated as free base) |
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204-642-4
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123-68-2
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140 |
All cosmetic products |
Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester shall be less than 0.1 % |
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204-617-8
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123-31-9
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14 |
Artificial nail systems |
0.02 % |
For professional use only |
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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 % |
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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 |
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This substance is identified in the Colour Index by Colour Index Constitution Number, C.I. 16255:1.
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235-438-3
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12227-64-4
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192 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
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This substance is identified in the Colour Index by Colour Index Constitution Number, C.I. 19140:1.
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235-428-9
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12225-21-7
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189 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
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214-946-9
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1222-05-5
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336 |
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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204-541-5
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122-40-7
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67 |
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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235-185-9
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12125-01-8
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33 |
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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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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204-402-9
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120-51-4
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85 |
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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover) |
0.05 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of Toothpaste 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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol) |
0.009 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of Toothpaste 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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Body lotion spray/aerosol |
0.04 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of Toothpaste 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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Hand wash |
0.6 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of Toothpaste 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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Lip products |
0.03 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of Toothpaste 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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Mouthwash intended for children aged 6–10 years |
0.1 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of Toothpaste 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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave on hair products (except spray/aerosol products) |
0.06 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of Toothpaste 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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Eye makeup and makeup remover |
0.002 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of Toothpaste 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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Deodorant spray/aerosol |
0.003 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of Toothpaste 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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse-off hair products |
0.06 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of Toothpaste 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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances |
0.6 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of Toothpaste 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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Toothpaste |
2.52 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of Toothpaste 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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Mouthwash intended for children above 10 years of age and adults |
0.6 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of Toothpaste 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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Mouth spray |
0.65 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of Toothpaste 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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204-262-9
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118-58-1
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75 |
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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204-116-4
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115-95-7
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337 |
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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204-102-8
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115-71-9
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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 |
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203-961-6
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112-34-5
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187 |
Hair dye products |
9 % |
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays) |
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203-929-1
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112-03-8
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Leave-on hair products |
1 % |
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product |
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203-929-1
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112-03-8
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286 |
Rinse-off hair products |
2.5 % |
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product |
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203-929-1
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112-03-8
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286 |
Leave-on face products |
0.5 % |
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product |
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203-928-6
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112-02-7
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286 |
Leave-on face products |
0.5 % |
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product |
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203-928-6
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112-02-7
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Leave-on hair products |
1 % |
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product |
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203-928-6
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112-02-7
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286 |
Rinse-off hair products |
2.5 % |
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product |
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214-250-5
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1117-61-9
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86 |
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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203-919-7
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111-90-0
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297 |
Non-oxidative hair dye products |
5 % |
The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0.1% Not to be used in eye products and oral products |
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203-919-7
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111-90-0
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297 |
The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, anti-perspirants and deodorants |
2.6 % |
The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0.1% Not to be used in eye products and oral products |
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203-919-7
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111-90-0
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297 |
Other non-spray cosmetic products |
2.6 % |
The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0.1% Not to be used in eye products and oral products |
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203-919-7
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111-90-0
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297 |
Oxidative hair dye products |
7 % |
The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0.1% Not to be used in eye products and oral products |
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203-919-7
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111-90-0
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297 |
Rinse-off products other than hair dye products |
10 % |
The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0.1% Not to be used in eye products and oral products |
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203-909-2
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111-80-8
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173 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.002 % |
When present in combination with methyl heptine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0.01% (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be more than 0.002%) |
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