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Annex III Entry 23 17/10/2010

(a) Alkali sulphides (b) Alkaline earth sulphides

(a) Alkali sulphides (b) Alkaline earth sulphides is listed in Annex III and may only be used under the conditions shown in this record. Maximum concentration in this record: (a) 2% (as sulphur) (b) 6% (as sulphur).

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Restricted substance— Annex III, EU Regulation 1223/2009
Max conc.: (a) 2% (as sulphur) (b) 6% (as sulphur)
Entry: 23

Record details

Maximum concentration

(a) 2% (as sulphur) (b) 6% (as sulphur)

Product type

Depilatories

Other restrictions

pH

Warnings

(a) (b)
Keep out of reach of children
Avoid contact with eyes

Chemical name

(a) Alkali sulphides (b) Alkaline earth sulphides

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2009/1223

Identified ingredients

Key data

CAS
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EC
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Annex
III
Entry number
23

Inventory links for (a) Alkali sulphides (b) Alkaline earth sulphides

Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 32060

BARIUM SULFIDE

CAS: 21109-95-5
EC: 244-214-4
Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 32350

CALCIUM SULFIDE

CAS: 20548-54-3
EC: 243-873-5
Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 35043

LITHIUM SULFIDE

CAS: 12136-58-2
EC: 235-228-1
Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 79736

POTASSIUM SULFIDE

CAS: 1312-73-8 / 37248-34-3
EC: 215-197-0 / -
Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 38094

SODIUM SULFIDE

CAS: 1313-82-2
EC: 215-211-5

Direct matches are limited for this record, so nearby entries from Annex III are shown as well.

Annex III 22
Nearby record in the same annex

RESORCINOL

CAS: 108-46-3
EC: 203-585-2
Annex III 21
Nearby record in the same annex

QUININE

CAS: 130-95-0
EC: 205-003-2
Annex III 18
Nearby record in the same annex

NITROMETHANE

CAS: 75-52-5
EC: 200-876-6
Annex III 17
Nearby record in the same annex

SODIUM NITRITE

CAS: 7632-00-0
EC: 231-555-9
Annex III 16
Nearby record in the same annex

1-Naphthol

CAS: 90-15-3
EC: 201-969-4

What Annex III means for (a) Alkali sulphides (b) Alkaline earth sulphides

(a) Alkali sulphides (b) Alkaline earth sulphides is a restricted substance under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Its use in cosmetics is only permitted under the specific conditions set out in the entry above, including applicable concentration limits, product type restrictions and required warning statements.

When including this substance in a formulation, all conditions — maximum concentration, product scope and warning labels — must be met simultaneously. Compliance with one condition does not override the others.

This record is linked to 7 CosIng inventory ingredients for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

Compliance checklist

  • Ensure formulation concentration does not exceed: (a) 2% (as sulphur) (b) 6% (as sulphur)
  • Confirm product type compatibility: (a) Depilatories (b) Depilatories
  • Include required warning statement on product label.
  • Document conditions of use in the Product Information File (PIF).

Frequently asked questions

(a) Alkali sulphides (b) Alkaline earth sulphides is listed in Annex III of EU Regulation 1223/2009 as a restricted substance. It may only be used under the conditions specified in the entry, including any maximum concentration, product type limitation and required warning statements shown above.

The maximum concentration of (a) 2% (as sulphur) (b) 6% (as sulphur) applies to the concentration of the substance in the ready-to-use cosmetic product. When the substance is supplied as part of a blend or mixture, the calculation must account for the contribution of all sources in the formulation. The combined concentration must not exceed the stated limit.

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