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cosmetics-restricted-subs
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 18 April 2024. Database contains 770 unique substances/entries.
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231-765-0
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7722-84-1
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12 |
Oral products (including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products) |
0.1 % |
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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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203-905-0
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111-76-2
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188 |
Oxidative hair dye products |
4 % |
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays) |
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-
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99 |
Oxidative hair dye products |
0.67 % |
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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-
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-
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99 |
Oxidative hair dye products |
0.67 % |
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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238-877-9
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14807-96-6
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59 |
Powdery products intended to be used for children under 3 years of age |
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-
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12 |
Products for hardening nails |
2 % |
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231-765-0
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7722-84-1
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12 |
Products for hardening nails |
2 % |
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679-526-3
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337906-36-2
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292 |
Products intended for colouring eyelashes |
1.8 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8 % (calculated as free base). Professional use |
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638-749-6
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337906-37-3
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292 |
Products intended for colouring eyelashes |
1.8 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8 % (calculated as free base). Professional use |
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2a |
Products intended for eyelash waving |
11 % |
For professional use only |
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200-677-4
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68-11-1
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2a |
Products intended for eyelash waving |
11 % |
For professional use only |
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210-155-8
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608-25-3
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243 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.25 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 1.25 % For professional use only |
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202-442-1
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95-70-5
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9a |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
2 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (calculated as free base) |
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202-442-1
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95-70-5
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9a |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
3.6 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 3.6 % (calculated as sulfate salt) |
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226-393-0
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5392-28-9
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200 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
3.4 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 3.4 % (calculated as sulfate) For professional use only |
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-
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70643-19-5
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242 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (as hydrochloride) For professional use only |
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266-357-1
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66422-95-5
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242 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (as hydrochloride) For professional use only |
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274-713-2
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70643-20-8
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242 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (as hydrochloride) For professional use only |
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210-431-8
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615-50-9
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9a |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
3.6 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 3.6 % (calculated as sulfate salt) |
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210-431-8
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615-50-9
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9a |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
2 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (calculated as free base) |
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280-733-2
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83763-47-7
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245 |
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 % (as sulphate) 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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280-734-8
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83763-48-8
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245 |
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 % (as sulphate) 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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240-886-8
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16867-03-1
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211 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
0.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 0.5 % For professional use only |
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298-995-1
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93841-25-9
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206 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.75 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 1.75 % (calculated as free base) For professional use only |
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38171-54-9
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217 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.2 % For professional use only |
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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 |
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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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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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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 |
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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209-711-2
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591-27-5
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217 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.2 % For professional use only |
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200-125-2
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51-81-0
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217 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.2 % For professional use only |
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269-475-1
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68239-81-6
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217 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.2 % For professional use only |
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203-404-7
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106-50-3
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8b |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
2 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base |
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210-834-9
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624-18-0
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8b |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
2 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base |
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240-357-1
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16245-77-5
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8b |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
2 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base |
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205-507-2
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141-86-6
|
285 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
0.15 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.15 % For professional use only |
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-
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-
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217 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.2 % For professional use only |
Details | |
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-
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8b |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
2 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base |
Details | |
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231-765-0
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7722-84-1
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12 |
Professional use cosmetic products for eyelashes |
2 % |
For professional use only |
Details | |
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215-280-1
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1317-70-0
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321 |
Professional use hair aerosol spray products |
1.1 % |
Only in the pigmentary form For professional use only |
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215-282-2
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1317-80-2
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321 |
Professional use hair aerosol spray products |
1.1 % |
Only in the pigmentary form For professional use only |
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236-675-5
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13463-67-7
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321 |
Professional use hair aerosol spray products |
1.1 % |
Only in the pigmentary form For professional use only |
Details | |
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202-442-1
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95-70-5
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9a |
Professional use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
3.6 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 3.6 % (calculated as sulfate salt) |
Details | |
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202-442-1
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95-70-5
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9a |
Professional use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (calculated as free base) |
Details | |