Official EU label nameGlossary entry 15512
LITHIUM HYDROXIDE
This record confirms an official common ingredient name for EU cosmetic product labelling. It does not by itself confirm that the substance is permitted, unrestricted or safe.
Global evidence snapshot
The resolved identity has matching regulatory evidence in 7 of 13 indexed market datasets: 6 country records and 1 EU Annex records. Every result and evidence gap is listed below.
Markets checked
13
Markets with evidence
7
Evidence gaps
6
Resolved identifiers
2
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Resolved substance identity
CAS:1310-65-2
EC:215-183-4
Ingredient index records:
LITHIUM HYDROXIDE
Cosmetic functions: BUFFERING, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING
Lithium hydroxide
Inventory restriction note: III/15b
6 matched or reported names
LITHIUM HYDROXIDElithium hydroxideLithium hydroxideLithium hydroxide Lithium hydroxide CAS No 1310-65-2리튬하이드록사이드Lithium hydroxide (CAS No. 1310-65-2)
Regulatory evidence in all 13 markets
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| Market | Result | Records | Dataset | Meaning / next action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union EU | Restricted | 1Open record 1 | Complete annex dataset Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 consolidated to 1 May 2026 | Review every linked record and exact conditions. |
| Great Britain GB | Restricted | 1Open record 1 | Complete consolidated annex dataset GB retained Regulation 1223/2009 schedules, effective 15 August 2026 | Review every linked record and exact conditions. |
| Canada CA | No local match | 0 | Complete Hotlist snapshot Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, 13 August 2025 | The Hotlist is an administrative compliance tool, not an exhaustive safety approval list. |
| New Zealand NZ | Restricted | 1Open record 1 | Complete schedules dataset Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026 | Review every linked record and exact conditions. |
| ASEAN ASEAN | Restricted | 1Open record 1 | Complete regional annex dataset ASEAN Cosmetic Directive annexes 2026-1, 22 June 2026 | Review every linked record and exact conditions. |
| China CN | No local match | 0 | Complete prohibited catalogues plus official-source workflow NMPA 2021 banned catalogues plus dynamic IECIC List I/List II system current since 2025 | IECIC listing is not blanket approval; absence may require the new cosmetic ingredient route, and restrictions are checked separately. |
| Japan JP | No local match | 0 | Complete Standards appendices dataset MHLW Standards for Cosmetics official English source and Japanese amendments checked for the imported snapshot | The Japanese text and subsequent notices are canonical; no local match is not a product-compliance conclusion. |
| South Korea KR | Restricted | 1Open record 1 | Complete current appendix dataset MFDS Notice 2026-19, effective 18 March 2026 | Review every linked record and exact conditions. |
| United States US | No local match | 0 | Complete enumerated federal ingredient rules eCFR Title 21 issue date 27 August 2026 | FDA has no general approved-cosmetic-ingredient catalogue; absence from these sections is not approval or proof of safety. |
| Australia AU | No local match | 0 | Complete cosmetic-relevant Poisons Standard subset plus official workflow Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 | An AICIS Inventory match is not cosmetic approval; no Inventory match can indicate a new, exempted, reported or confidential introduction. |
| Brazil BR | No local match | 0 | Complete prohibited dataset plus current restricted-list workflow ANVISA RDC 1.029/2026 and RDC 1.030/2026, published 15 June 2026 | RDC 1.030/2026 amends rather than replaces the prohibited baseline, and the second restricted-list revision was still under consultation in July 2026. |
| India IN | Restricted | 1Open record 1 | Complete current Part 2 dataset plus official workflow for Parts 1, 3 and 4 Cosmetics Rules 2020 plus current BIS IS 4707 parts (1:2020, 2:2025, 3:2025, 4:2022) | Review every linked record and exact conditions. |
| Saudi Arabia SA | Restricted | 1Open record 1 | Complete official list index SFDA live prohibited/restricted lists, snapshot 30 August 2026 | Review every linked record and exact conditions. |
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Matching market records and conditions
Great Britain
GB retained Regulation 1223/2009 schedules, effective 15 August 2026New Zealand
Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026ASEAN
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive annexes 2026-1, 22 June 2026South Korea
MFDS Notice 2026-19, effective 18 March 2026India
Cosmetics Rules 2020 plus current BIS IS 4707 parts (1:2020, 2:2025, 3:2025, 4:2022)Saudi Arabia
SFDA live prohibited/restricted lists, snapshot 30 August 2026Exact Annex II–VI evidence
Annex IIIentry 15b
Open full regulatory recordLITHIUM HYDROXIDE
Product scope: (a) Hair straightener (b) pH ajuster for depilatories (c) Other uses as pH ajuster (for rinse-off products only)
Maximum concentration: (a) 1. 2% (6) 2. 4.5% (6)
Restrictions: (a) 1. General use 2. Professional use (b) pH < 12.7 (c) pH < 11
Warnings: (a) 1. Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children 2. Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness (b) Contains alkali Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes
Chemical identity and properties
CAS 1310-65-2PubChem CID 3939
Lithium Hydroxide
Lithium hydroxide is an alkali metal hydroxide. — ChEBI
- IUPAC name
- lithium hydroxide
- Molecular formula
- HLiO
- Molecular weight
- 24.0 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 24.01874309 Da
- Topological polar surface area
- 1.0 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 1
- Covalent units
- 2
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
Lithium hydrateLithium hydroxide anhydrousLithium hydroxide (Li(OH))903YL31JASCHEBI:33979215-183-4RefChem:5957G51XLP968G
16 more reported names
lithium;hydroxideLiOHLithiumhydroxidLithium hydroxide, anhydrousHLiOLithium hydroxide flakeslithiumhydroxideLithium Hydroxide; Lithium HydrateLithium hydoxideEINECS 215-183-4UN2679UN2680UNII-903YL31JASlithium hydroxidlithium hyroxidelitium hydroxide
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:33979
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID70893845
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID901337186
Evidence from additional scientific databases
NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match3939
Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
- Boiling Point: 1626 °C @760 [mm Hg] Source: PAC Chemical Database, U.S. Department of Energy
- Density: 2.54 g/cm³ Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Density: 1.45 @25 °C Source: PAC Chemical Database, U.S. Department of Energy
- Melting Point: 450-471 °C Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Melting Point: 473 °C Source: PAC Chemical Database, U.S. Department of Energy
- Physical Description: Lithium hydroxide, solution appears as a clear to water-white liquid which may have a pungent odor. Contact may cause severe irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. It may be toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. It is used to make other chemicals. Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Physical Description: Large Crystals; Liquid; Wet Solid; Dry Powder; Liquid Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Physical Description: White crystals or granular powder; [AIHA] Readily absorbs carbon dioxide and water from air; [Merck Index] White odorless granules; Hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Physical Description: COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS. Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Solubility: Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 12.8 (good) Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Vapor Pressure: Vapor pressure, Pa at 20 °C: (negligible) Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Exposure Routes: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Serious local effects by all routes of exposure. Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- First Aid: Excerpt from ERG Guide 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]:; Refer to the "General First Aid" section. Specific First Aid: For corrosives, in case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 30 minutes. Additional flushing may be required. (ERG, 2024) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- ERG2024, Guide 154 (Lithium hydroxide, solution; Lithium hydroxide): General First Aid:; · Call 911 or emergency medical service.; · Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and avoid contamination.; · Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely.; · Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.; · If victim is not breathing:; -- DO NOT perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; the victim may have ingested or inhaled the substance.; -- If equipped and pulse detected, wash face and mouth, then give artificial respiration using a proper respiratory medical device (bag-valve mask, pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other device).; -- If no pulse detected or no respiratory medical device available, provide continuous compressions. Conduct a pulse check every two minutes or monitor for any signs of spontaneous respirations.; · Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.; · For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.; · In case of contact with substance, remove immediately by flushing skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes.; · For severe burns, immediate medical attention is required.; · Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, Source: Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
- ERG2024, Guide 154 (Lithium hydroxide; Lithium hydroxide, solution): General First Aid:; · Call 911 or emergency medical service.; · Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and avoid contamination.; · Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely.; · Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.; · If victim is not breathing:; -- DO NOT perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; the victim may have ingested or inhaled the substance.; -- If equipped and pulse detected, wash face and mouth, then give artificial respiration using a proper respiratory medical device (bag-valve mask, pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other device).; -- If no pulse detected or no respiratory medical device available, provide continuous compressions. Conduct a pulse check every two minutes or monitor for any signs of spontaneous respirations.; · Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.; · For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.; · In case of contact with substance, remove immediately by flushing skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes.; · For severe burns, immediate medical attention is required.; · Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, Source: Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
- Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 9.7% (95 of 980) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: H301 (12.6%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]; H302 (73.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; H311 (10.9%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]; H314 (89.8%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]; H318 (72.4%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P260, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P316, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P361+P364, P363, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 980 reports by companies from 28 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 95 of 980 reports by companies.; There are 26 notifications provided by 885 of 980 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
- GHS Hazard Statements: H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]; H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]; H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H331: Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]; H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]; H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]; H362: May cause harm to breast-fed children [Reproductive toxicity, effects on or via lactation]; H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P261, P263, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P316, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P308+P316, P316, P317, P318, P319, P321, P330, P363, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
- GHS Hazard Statements: H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]; H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H331: Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]; H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]; H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P308+P316, P316, P317, P318, P321, P363, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
- Signal: Danger Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
- GHS Hazard Statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation] Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
- Consumer Uses: Lubricating agent; Viscosity modifiers; Ion exchange agent Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Industry Uses: Absorbent; Ion exchange agent; Viscosity modifiers; Intermediate; Dye; Lubricating agent; Processing aids not otherwise specified Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Sources/Uses: Used in photographic developing solutions, alkaline storage batteries, lithium-based greases, polymerization catalysts, carbon dioxide absorbents, alkyd paints, textile dye solubilizers, and copper electroplating baths; Produced along with lithium oxide when lithium-aluminum alloys are heated by welding or cutting; [AIHA] Used in cosmetics; [ExPub: EC] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Welding [Category: Weld]; Electroplating [Category: Plate]; Battery Manufacturing [Category: Industry]; Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides) [Category: Paint]; Gas Welding and Cutting [Category: Weld]; Photographic Processing [Category: Other]; Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
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| NIH PubChem PUG-View | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
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