What does the restriction note for TEA-SORBATE mean?

The restriction field for TEA-SORBATE reads: III/62 V/4. 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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TEA-SORBATE

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TEA-Sorbate is the triethanolamine salt of 2,4-hexanedienoic acid

TEA-SORBATE is linked to 2 EU annex records on this page. Inventory note: III/62 V/4.

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Inventory details for TEA-SORBATE

INCI name

TEA-SORBATE

Description

TEA-Sorbate is the triethanolamine salt of 2,4-hexanedienoic acid

Annex records for TEA-SORBATE

Annex III Restriction reference

Entry 62

Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts

Annex V Restriction reference

Entry 4

SORBIC ACID / CALCIUM SORBATE / SODIUM SORBATE / POTASSIUM SORBATE

CAS: 110-44-1 / 7492-55-9 / 7757-81-5 / 24634-61-5

EC: 203-768-7 / 231-321-6 / 231-819-3 / 246-376-1

Key data

CAS

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Restriction

III/62 V/4

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL PRESERVATIVE

How TEA-SORBATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TEA-SORBATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 2 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

TEA-SORBATE 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

TEA-SORBATE 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 TEA-SORBATE reads: "III/62 V/4". 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, TEA-SORBATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for TEA-SORBATE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for TEA-SORBATE with 2 linked Annex II–VI records from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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