What does the restriction note for 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID mean?

The restriction field for 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID reads: V/12. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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CAS 99-96-7 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

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4-hydroxybenzoic acid

4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: V/12.

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Inventory details for 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

INCI name

4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

Description

4-hydroxybenzoic acid

Annex records for 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

Annex V Restriction reference

Entry 12

4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID / METHYLPARABEN /POTASSIUM ETHYLPARABEN /POTASSIUM PARABEN /SODIUM METHYLPARA…

CAS: 99-96-7 /99-76-3 /36457-19-9 /16782-08-4 /5026-62-0 /35285-68-8 /120-47-8 /114-63-6 /26112-0-2 /69959-44-0

EC: 202-804-9 /202-785-7 /253-048-1 /240-830-2 /225-714-1 /252-487-6 /204-399-4 /204-051-1 /247-464-2 /274-235-4

Key data

CAS

99-96-7

202-804-9

Restriction

V/12

Function

FRAGRANCE PRESERVATIVE

How 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID reads: "V/12". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 99-96-7 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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