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Restricted cosmetic substances

LIST OF SUBSTANCES WHICH COSMETIC PRODUCTS MUST NOT CONTAIN EXCEPT SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS LAID DOWN

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375 total
Entry
10

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Diaminophenols (1)

(a) Can cause an allergic reaction Do not use to dye eyleashes or eyebrows (b) For professional use only Can cause an allergic reaction Wear suitable gloves

CAS
-
EC
-
Max concentration Product type 17/10/2010
Entry
100

TRICLOCARBAN

1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea (13)

Purity criteria: 3, 3', 4, 4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene

CAS
101-20-2
EC
202-924-1
Max concentration Product type 04/11/2010
Entry
102

METHYL EUGENOL

1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-benzene

(a) Fine fragrance (b) Eau de toilette (c) Fragrance cream (d) Other leave-on products and oral products (e) Rinse-off products

CAS
93-15-2
EC
202-223-0
Max concentration Product type 20/10/2010
Entry
105

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Abies pectinata oil and extract

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
92128-34-2
EC
295-728-0
17/05/2013
Entry
106

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Abies sibirica oil and extract

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
91697-89-1
EC
294-351-9
17/05/2013
Entry
107

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Abies balsamea oil and extract

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
85085-34-3
EC
285-364-0
17/05/2013
Entry
108

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Pinus mugo pumilio oil and extract

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
90082-73-8
EC
290-164-1
17/05/2013
Entry
109

Pinus Mugo Leaf Oil; Pinus Mugo Twig Leaf Extract; Pinus Mugo Twig Oil

Pinus mugo leaf and twig oil and extract

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Pinus Mugo’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 %…

CAS
90082-72-7
EC
290-163-6
11/09/2023
Entry
11

DICHLOROPHEN

Dichlorophen

Contains Dichlorophen

CAS
97-23-4
EC
202-567-1
Max concentration 04/11/2010
Entry
110

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Pinus sylvestris oil and extract

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
84012-35-1
EC
281-679-2
17/05/2013
Entry
111

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Pinus nigra oil and extract

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
90082-74-9
EC
290-165-7
17/05/2013
Entry
112

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Pinus palustris oil and extract

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
97435-14-8 -- 8002-09-3
EC
306-895-7
17/05/2013
Entry
113

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Pinus pinaster oil and extract

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
90082-75-0
EC
290-166-2
17/05/2013
Entry
115

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Pinus species oil and extract

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
94266-48-5
EC
304-455-9
17/05/2013
Entry
116

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Pinus cembra oil and extract

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
92202-04-5
EC
296-036-1
17/05/2013
Entry
117

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Pinus cembra extract acetylated

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
94334-26-6
EC
305-102-1
17/05/2013
Entry
118

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Picea Mariana Oil and Extract

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
91722-19-9
EC
294-420-3
17/05/2013
Entry
119

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Thuja Occidentalis Oil and Extract

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
90131-58-1
EC
290-370-1
17/05/2013
Entry
12

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399

(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in…

CAS
7722-84-1
EC
231-765-0
Max concentration Product type 27/07/2020
Entry
121

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3-Carene; 3,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene (isodiprene)

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
13466-78-9
EC
236-719-3
17/05/2013
Entry
123

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Cupressus sempervirens oil and extract

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
84696-07-1
EC
283-626-9
17/05/2013
Entry
124

Turpentine

Turpentine gum (Pinus spp.); Turpentine oil and rectified oil; Turpentine, steam distilled (Pinus spp.)

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The per…

CAS
9005-90-7; 8006-64-2; 8052-14-0
EC
232-688-5; 232-350-7; -
11/09/2023
Entry
127

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Terpene alcohols acetates

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
69103-01-1
EC
273-868-3
17/05/2013
Entry
128

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Terpene hydrocarbons

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
68956-56-9
EC
273-309-3
17/05/2013
Entry
129

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Terpenes and terpenoids with the exception of limonene (d-, l-, and dl-isomers) listed under reference numbers 88, 167 and 168 of this Annex III

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
65996-98-7
EC
266-034-5
17/05/2013
Entry
130

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Terpenes and terpenoids

Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L

CAS
68917-63-5
EC
272-842-9
16/06/2014
Entry
131

Alpha-Terpinene

p-Mentha-1,3-diene

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The per…

CAS
99-86-5
EC
202-795-1
11/09/2023
Entry
132

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gamma-Terpinene; p-Mentha-1,4-diene

(15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

CAS
99-85-4
EC
202-794-6
17/05/2013
Entry
133

Terpinolene

p-Mentha-1,4(8)- diene

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products The pero…

CAS
586-62-9
EC
209-578-0
11/09/2023
Entry
134

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Acetyl hexamethyl indan; 1,1,2,3,3,6-Hexamethylindan-5-yl methyl ketone

(a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products

CAS
15323-35-0
EC
239-360-0
Max concentration Product type 17/05/2013
Entry
135

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Allyl butyrate; 2-Propenyl Butanoate

Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0.1%

CAS
2051-78-7
EC
218-129-8
17/05/2013
Entry
136

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Allyl cinnamate; 2-Propenyl 3-Phenyl-2-propenoate

Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0.1%

CAS
1866-31-5
EC
217-477-8
17/05/2013
Entry
137

Allyl cyclohexylacetate

Allyl cyclohexylacetate; 2-Propenyl Cyclohexaneacetate

Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0.1%

CAS
4728-82-9
EC
225-230-0
17/05/2013
Entry
138

Allyl cyclohexylpropionate

Allyl cyclohexylpropionate; 2-Propenyl 3-Cyclohexanepropanoate

Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0.1%

CAS
2705-87-5
EC
220-292-5
17/05/2013
Entry
139

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Allyl heptanoate; 2-Propenyl heptanoate

Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0.1%

CAS
142-19-8
EC
205-527-1
17/05/2013
Entry
14

HYDROQUINONE

Hydroquinone

- For professional use only - Avoid skin contact - Read directions for use carefully

CAS
123-31-9
EC
204-617-8
Max concentration Product type CMR 14/05/2013
Entry
140

Allyl caproate

Allyl caproate; Allyl hexanoate

Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0.1%

CAS
123-68-2
EC
204-642-4
17/05/2013
Entry
141

Allyl isovalerate

Allyl isovalerate; 2-Propenyl 3-Methylbutanoate

Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0.1%

CAS
2835-39-4
EC
220-609-7
17/05/2013
Entry
142

Allyl octanoate

Allyl octanoate; 2-Allyl caprylate

Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0.1%

CAS
4230-97-1
EC
224-184-9
17/05/2013
Entry
143

Allyl phenoxyacetate

Allyl phenoxyacetate; 2-Propenyl Phenoxyacetate

Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0.1%

CAS
7493-74-5
EC
231-335-2
17/05/2013
Entry
144

Allyl phenylacetate

Allyl phenylacetate; 2-Propenyl Benzeneacetate

Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0.1%

CAS
1797-74-6
EC
217-281-2
17/05/2013
Entry
146

Allyl cyclohexyloxyacetate

Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0.1%

CAS
68901-15-5
EC
272-657-3
17/05/2013
Entry
147

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Allyl isoamyloxyacetate

Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0.1%

CAS
67634-00-8
EC
266-803-5
17/05/2013
Entry
149

ALLYL NONANOATE

Allyl nonanoate

Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0.1%

CAS
7493-72-3
EC
231-334-7
10/10/2016
Entry
150

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Allyl propionate

Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0.1%

CAS
2408-20-0
EC
219-307-8
17/05/2013

About this annex

Annex III covers substances that cosmetic products must not contain except under specific restrictions. These records often include warnings, conditions of use and concentration limits.

This section is especially useful for reviewing restricted substances, warning labels and product-type specific usage notes.