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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 18 April 2024. Database contains 770 unique substances/entries.

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Substance Name	EC No.	CAS No.	Ref No.	Restrictions
Substance Name	EC No.	CAS No.	Ref No.	Product type, body parts	Maximum Threshold	Restriction(s)
p-Phenylenediamine HCl	210-834-9	624-18-0	8a	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 must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base	Details
p-Phenylenediamine HCl	210-834-9	624-18-0	8a	General use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2 %	For general use After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base	Details
p-Phenylenediamine HCl	210-834-9	624-18-0	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
p-Phenylenediamine sulphate	240-357-1	16245-77-5	8a	General use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2 %	For general use After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base	Details
p-Phenylenediamine sulphate	240-357-1	16245-77-5	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
p-Phenylenediamine sulphate	240-357-1	16245-77-5	8a	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 must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base	Details
Phenol, 3-amino-2,6-dimethyl	230-268-6	6994-64-5	303	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0 %	Details
Potassium hydroxide	215-181-3	1310-58-3	15a	General use products for straightening hair	2 %	For general use	Details
Salts of p-Phenylenediamine	-	-	8a	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 must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base	Details
Salts of p-Phenylenediamine	-	-	8a	General use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2 %	For general use After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base	Details
Salts of p-Phenylenediamine	-	-	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
Salts of Thioglycolic acid	-	-	2a	Rinse-off hair products other than hair waving and straightening products and depilatories	2 %		Details
Sodium hydroxide	215-185-5	1310-73-2	15a	General use products for straightening hair	2 %	For general use	Details
Thioglycolic acid	200-677-4	68-11-1	2a	Rinse-off hair products other than hair waving and straightening products and depilatories	2 %		Details
Strontium chloride hexahydrate	233-971-6	10476-85-4	57	Shampoo and face products	2.1 %	When mixed with other permitted strontium compounds the total strontium content must not exceed 2.1 %	Details
1,3-Benzenediol, 4-chloro-	202-462-0	95-88-5	199	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2.5 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.5 %	Details
1-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8-hexamethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one;AHTN	216-133-4	1506-02-1	182	Fine fragrance	2.5 %		Details
1-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8-hexamethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one;AHTN	244-240-6	21145-77-7	182	Fine fragrance	2.5 %		Details
2,2'-[(4-Amino-3-nitrophenyl)imino]bisethanol	-	29705-39-3	237	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	2.5 %		Details
2,2'-[(4-Amino-3-nitrophenyl)imino]bisethanol hydrochloride	303-083-4	94158-13-1	237	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	2.5 %		Details
2,2'-[(4-Aminophenyl)imino]bis(ethanol) sulphate	259-134-5	54381-16-7	198	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2.5 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.5 % (calculated as sulphate) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
C16-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride	203-928-6	112-02-7	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	Details
C18-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride	203-929-1	112-03-8	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	Details
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-4-trifluormethyl-aniline FLUORGELB 2	443-760-2	10442-83-8	261	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2.5 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.5 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-4-trifluormethyl-aniline FLUORGELB 2	443-760-2	10442-83-8	261	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	2.5 %	Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
Quinolinium, 4-formyl-1-methyl-, salt with 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid (1:1)	-	223398-02-5	274	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2.5 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.5 %	Details
Trialkanolamines	-	-	62	Leave-on products	2.5 %	Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
Trialkylamines	-	-	62	Leave-on products	2.5 %	Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate	204-317-7	119-36-8	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	Details
1-Hydroxy-3-nitro-4-(3-hydroxypropylamino)benzene PLAKATROT Z; ROT BN	406-305-9	92952-81-3	219	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	2.6 %	Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
1-Hydroxy-3-nitro-4-(3-hydroxypropylamino)benzene PLAKATROT Z; ROT BN	406-305-9	92952-81-3	219	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2.6 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.6 % calculated as free base Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol;DEGEE;Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether	203-919-7	111-90-0	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	Details
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol;DEGEE;Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether	203-919-7	111-90-0	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	Details
2,2'-[[4-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]-3-nitrophenyl]imino]bisethanol	251-410-3	33229-34-4	247	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	2.8 %	Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
1-Propanaminium, 3-[[9,10-dihydro-4-(methylamino)-9,10-dioxo-1-anthracenyl]amino]-N,N-dimethyl-N-propyl-, bromide	481-170-7	502453-61-4	282	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	3 %	Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
4,5-Diamino-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-pyrazole sulfate (1:1) PYRAZOL P5; PYRAZOLE DHE	429-300-3	155601-30-2	273	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 %	Details
4-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]-3-nitrophenol	265-648-0	65235-31-6	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	Details
Benzalkonium bromide	293-522-5	91080-29-4	65	Rinse-off hair (head) products	3 %	In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) 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	Details
Benzalkonium saccharinate	273-545-7	68989-01-5	65	Rinse-off hair (head) products	3 %	In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) 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	Details
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-	200-712-3	69-72-7	98	Rinse-off hair products	3 %	Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation Not to be used in oral products 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 These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid	Details
C22-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride	241-327-0	17301-53-0	287	Leave-on hair products	3 %	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	Details
C22-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride	241-327-0	17301-53-0	287	Leave-on face products	3 %	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	Details
C8-18-Alkydimethylbenzyl ammonium chlorides	264-151-6	63449-41-2	65	Rinse-off hair (head) products	3 %	In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) 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	Details
Chlorates of alkali metals	-	-	6	Cosmetic products other than toothpaste	3 %		Details
Ethanol, 2-((4-amino-2-nitrophenyl)amino)-	220-701-7	2871-01-4	266	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	3 %	Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
N-Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (C12-C18) This substance is identified by SDA Substance Name: C12-C18 alkyl benzyl dimethyl ammonium chloride and SDA Reporting Number: 16-052-00.	269-919-4	68391-01-5	65	Rinse-off hair (head) products	3 %	In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) 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	Details
N-substituted derivatives of o-Phenylenediamine, with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II	-	-	8	Professional use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	3 %	For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 % calculated as free base	Details
N-substituted derivatives of p-Phenylenediamine, with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II	-	-	8	General use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	3 %	For general use After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 % calculated as free base	Details
Phenol, 2-Chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitro- ROT CO	411-440-1	131657-78-8	201	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	3 %	Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
Polidocanol	221-284-4	3055-99-0	257	Leave-on products	3 %		Details

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