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Annex V Source last update: 02/03/2026

Allowed cosmetic preservatives

LIST OF PRESERVATIVES ALLOWED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS

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CITRIC ACID (AND) SILVER CITRATE

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate and 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-silver(1+) salt, monohydrate

Not to be used in oral producrs and eye products

CAS
5949-29-1; 77-92-9; 36701-38-9
EC
460-890-5
Max concentration 06/08/2020
Entry
60

HYDROXYETHOXY­PHENYL BUTANONE, HEPB

4-(3-ethoxy-4-hy­droxyphenyl)bu­tan-2-one

Allowed for use as a preservative in rinse off, oral care and leave-on cosmetic products at a maximum concentration of 0,7 % in ready for use preparation.

CAS
569646-79-3
EC
933-435-8
Max concentration Product type 27/07/2020
Entry
7

o-Phenylphenol, Sodium o-Phenylphenate

Biphenyl-2-ol; 2-phenylphenol; 2-hydroxybiphenyl, Sodium 2-biphenylate

Avoid contact with eyes.

CAS
90-43-7, 132-27-4
EC
201-993-5, 205-055-6
Max concentration Product type 15/01/2026

About this annex

Annex V covers preservatives allowed in cosmetic products. These records are useful for reviewing ingredient usage, restrictions and related identifiers.

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