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Annex V Entry 1 25/10/2010

BENZOIC ACID; SODIUM BENZOATE

Benzoic acid and its sodium salt

Key data

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Record details

INCI glossary name

BENZOIC ACID; SODIUM BENZOATE

Chemical name

Benzoic acid and its sodium salt

Product type

a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products
b) Oral care products
c) Leave-on products

Maximum concentration

a) 2.5% (acid) b) 1.7% (acid) c) 0.5% (acid)

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2009/1223

SCCS opinions

Opinion concerning Restrictions on Materials listed in annex VI of Directive 76/768/EEC on Cosmetic Products,Opinion on Benzoic Acid and Sodium Benzoate,Opinion on Benzoic Acid and Sodium Benzoate

Identified ingredients

BENZOIC ACID,SODIUM BENZOATE

Annex III 21
Shared product type

QUININE

CAS: 130-95-0
EC: 205-003-2
Annex III 257
Shared product type

LAURETH-9

CAS: 3055-99-0
EC: 221-284-4
Annex III 97
Shared product type

MUSK KETONE

CAS: 81-14-1
EC: 201-328-9

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