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Permitted UV Filters — Annex VI

Annex VI of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 lists UV filters permitted for use in cosmetic products. This grouped page currently contains 34 UV-filter records with the relevant use conditions and limits.

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Annex VI 10

OCTOCRYLENE

2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester / Octocrilene
CAS: 6197-30-4EC: 228-250-8

a) Propellant spray products b) Other products

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Annex VI 13

PEG-25 PABA

Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-Aminobenzoate
CAS: 116242-27-4
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Annex VI 15

Ethylhexyl Triazone

2,4,6-Trianilino-(p-carbo-2'-ethylhexyl-1'-oxy)-1,3,5-triazine
CAS: 88122-99-0EC: 402-070-1
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Annex VI 16

DROMETRIZOLE TRISILOXANE

Phenol, 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-Methyl-6-(2-Methyl-3-(1,3,3,3-Tetramethyl-1-(Trimethylsilyl)Oxy)-Disiloxanyl)Propyl
CAS: 155633-54-8
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Annex VI 17

DIETHYLHEXYL BUTAMIDO TRIAZONE

Benzoic acid, 4,4-{[6-[[[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]amino]-1,3-5-triazine-2,4-diyl]diimino}bis-, bis(2-ethylhexyl)ester / Iscotrizinol
CAS: 154702-15-5
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Annex VI 20

ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE

2-Ethylhexyl salicylate / Octisalate)
CAS: 118-60-5EC: 204-263-4
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Annex VI 21

ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA

2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate / Padimate O (USAN:BAN)
CAS: 21245-02-3EC: 244-289-3
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Annex VI 22

Benzophenone-4; Benzophenone-5

2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid (Benzophenone-5) and its sodium salt / Sulisobenzone
CAS: 4065-45-6 / 6628-37-1EC: 223-772-2 / -
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Annex VI 23a

METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL (NANO)

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano)
CAS: 103597-45-1EC: 403-800-1

Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are al…

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Annex VI 26

Polysilicone-15

Dimethicodiethylbenzalmalonate
CAS: 207574-74-1EC: 426-000-4
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Annex VI 27

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Titanium Dioxide
CAS: 13463-67-7[1]/ 1317-70-0[2]/ 1317-80-2[3]EC: 236-675-5[1] /215-280-1[2]/215-282-2 [ 3]

Titanium dioxide in powder form containing 1 % or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 μm, to be used in compliance with Annex III, No 321. For the…

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Annex VI 27a

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NANO)

Titanium dioxide (nano)
CAS: 13463-67-7[1]/ 1317-70-0[2]/ 1317-80-2[3]EC: 236-675-5[1] /215-280-1[2]/ 215-282-2[3]

Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are all…

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Annex VI 29

TRIS-BIPHENYL TRIAZINE / TRIS-BIPHENYL TRIAZINE (NANO)

1,3,5-Triazine, 2,4,6-tris(1,1'-biphenyl)-4-yl-, including as nanomaterial
CAS: 31274-51-8

Not to be used in sprays. Only nanomaterials having the folloing characteristics are allowed: - Median primary particle size >80 nm; - Purity ≥ 98%; - Uncoated

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Annex VI 3

HOMOSALATE

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester / Homosalate
CAS: 118-56-9EC: 204-260-8

From 1 January 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 July 2025…

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Annex VI 30

ZINC OXIDE

Zinc oxide
CAS: 1314-13-2EC: 215-222-5

Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.

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Annex VI 30a

ZINC OXIDE (NANO)

Zinc oxide (nano)
CAS: 1314-13-2EC: 215-222-5

Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are al…

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Annex VI 31

PHENYLENE BIS-DIPHENYLTRIAZINE

3,3′-(1,4-Phenylene)bis(5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazine)
CAS: 55514-22-2;EC: 700-823-1;

Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation.

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Annex VI 32

Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate

2-ethoxyethyl (2Z)-2-cyano-2-[3-(3-methoxypropylamino) cyclohex-2-en-1-ylidene]acetate
CAS: 1419401-88-9EC: 700-860-3

- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine c…

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Annex VI 34

BIS-(DIETHYLAMINOHYDROXYBENZOYL BENZOYL) PIPERAZINE (NANO)

1,1'-(1,4-piperazinediyl)bis[1-[2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]phenyl]-methanone
CAS: 919803-06-8EC: 485-100-6

Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — Purity ≥ 97 % —Median particle size D50 (50 % of the number below this diameter): ≥ 50 n…

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Annex VI 4

BENZOPHENONE-3

2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone / Oxybenzone
CAS: 131-57-7EC: 205-031-5

For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (*) Footnote (*): Not required if concentration is 0,5 % or less and when it is used only for product protection purpo…

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Annex VI 6

PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID

2-Phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulphonic acid and its potassium, sodium and triethanolamine salts / Ensulizole
CAS: 27503-81-7EC: 248-502-0
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Annex VI 7

TEREPHTHALYLIDENE DICAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID

3,3'-(1,4-Phenylenedimethylene) bis (7,7-dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo-[2.2.1] hept-1-ylmethanesulfonic acid) and its salts / Ecamsule
CAS: 92761-26-7 / 90457-82-2EC: 410-960-6 / -
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Annex VI 8

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

1-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl) propane-1,3-dione / Avobenzone
CAS: 70356-09-1EC: 274-581-6
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