What does the restriction note for POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE mean?

The restriction field for POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE reads: VI/6. 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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POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE

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2-Phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid, potassium salt

POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: VI/6.

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Inventory details for POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE

INCI name

POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE

Description

2-Phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid, potassium salt

Annex records for POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE

Annex VI Restriction reference

Entry 6

PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID

CAS: 27503-81-7

EC: 248-502-0

Key data

CAS

—

Restriction

VI/6

Function

UV ABSORBER UV FILTER

How POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE 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.

POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE 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.

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POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE 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 POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE reads: "VI/6". 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, POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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