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Annex III Entry 94 04/11/2010

Dibenzoyl peroxide

BENZOYL PEROXIDE

Key data

Annex
Entry number
94

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Record details

INCI glossary name

BENZOYL PEROXIDE

Chemical name

Dibenzoyl peroxide

Maximum concentration

0.7% (after mixing for use)

Other restrictions

Professional use

Warnings

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

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2009/1223

SCCS opinions

  • Opinion on The Use of Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO), Hydroquinone (HQ), Hydroquinone methylether (MEHQ) in artificial nail systems

Identified ingredients

  • BENZOYL PEROXIDE

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Shared product type

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EC: 204-617-8
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EC: 222-182-2
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MUSK XYLENE

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EC: 201-329-4
Annex III 97
Nearby record in the same annex

MUSK KETONE

CAS: 81-14-1
EC: 201-328-9
Annex III 98
Nearby record in the same annex

SALICYLIC ACID

CAS: 69-72-7
EC: 200-712-3

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