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Annex V Entry 25 04/04/2024

Triclosan

5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol

Triclosan appears in Annex V as a positive-list preservative entry for EU cosmetics. Maximum concentration in this record: 0.3%.

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Permitted preservative— Annex V, EU Regulation 1223/2009
Max conc.: 0.3%
Entry: 25

Record details

Maximum concentration

0.3%

Product type

Toothpastes; Hand soaps; Body soaps/Shower gels; Deodorants (non-spray); Face powders and blemish concealers; Nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems;

Other restrictions

Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 3 years of age.

Cosmetic products containing that substance that do not comply with the conditions may, provided that they comply with the conditions applicable on 23 April 2024, be placed on the Union market until 31 December 2024 and, if they have already been placed on the market before that date, continue to be made available on the Union market until 31 October 2025.

Warnings

For toothpaste containing Triclosan the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 3 years of age’.

INCI glossary name

Triclosan

Chemical name

5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol

Chemical / IUPAC name

5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EU) 2024/996

SCCS opinions

Identified ingredients

Key data

CAS
3380-34-5
EC
222-182-2
Annex
V
Entry number
25

Inventory links for Triclosan

Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 38663

TRICLOSAN

CAS: 3380-34-5
EC: 222-182-2

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

Annex V 26
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CHLOROXYLENOL

CAS: 88-04-0 / 1321-23-9
EC: 201-793-8 / 215-316-6
Annex V 23
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Triclocarban

CAS: 101-20-2
EC: 202-924-1
Annex V 28
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POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE

CAS: 32289-58-0 [1]/ 27083-27-8 [2]/ 28757-47-3 [3]/ 133029-32-0 [4]
EC: 608-723-9 [1]/ 608-042-7 [2]
Annex V 29
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PHENOXYETHANOL

CAS: 122-99-6
EC: 204-589-7
Annex V 30
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METHENAMINE

CAS: 100-97-0
EC: 202-905-8
Annex V 19
Nearby record in the same annex

Hexetidine

CAS: 141-94-6
EC: 205-513-5
Annex V 32
Nearby record in the same annex

CLIMBAZOLE

CAS: 38083-17-9
EC: 253-775-4

What Annex V means for Triclosan

Triclosan is an approved preservative listed in Annex V of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Only substances on this positive list may be used as cosmetic preservatives in the EU.

Each preservative entry specifies maximum permitted concentrations and applicable product scope. Concentrations must not exceed the listed maximum. Some preservatives require warning statements on the product label.

This record is linked to 1 CosIng inventory ingredient for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

Compliance checklist

  • Use concentration must not exceed: 0.3%
  • Verify the preservative is effective at the permitted concentration for your matrix.
  • Apply required label warning statement.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Triclosan is listed in Annex V of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a permitted preservative. It may be used in cosmetics up to the maximum concentration specified above, within the permitted product scope.

CAS 3380-34-5 is the unique numerical identifier assigned to Triclosan by the Chemical Abstracts Service. In cosmetic compliance work, the CAS number is used to cross-reference the substance across regulatory databases, raw material specifications and safety assessment reports. Multiple EU annex entries may share the same CAS number if the same substance appears under different conditions or in different annexes.

The maximum concentration of 0.3% 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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This page summarizes one Annex V record for Triclosan from public European Commission cosmetic materials and adds linked inventory or identifier matches when available.

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