What function does RED PETROLATUM serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, RED PETROLATUM carries the following function designation(s): MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, UV ABSORBER.

What other records share CAS 8009-03-8?

CAS 8009-03-8 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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RED PETROLATUM

Q: What does the restriction note for RED PETROLATUM mean?

The restriction field for RED PETROLATUM reads: II/904 (except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen). This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

Q: How do I check if my formula contains RED PETROLATUM?

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Petrolatum. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained as a semi-solid from dewaxing paraffinic residual oil. It consists predominantly of saturated crystalline and liquid hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predomin…

RED PETROLATUM is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: II/904 (except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen).

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Inventory details for RED PETROLATUM

INCI name

RED PETROLATUM

Description

Annex records for RED PETROLATUM

Annex II Restriction reference

Entry 904

Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance fro…

CAS: 8009-03-8

EC: 232-373-2

Key data

CAS

8009-03-8

232-373-2

Restriction

II/904 (except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen)

Function

MOISTURISING SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT UV ABSORBER

How RED PETROLATUM appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists RED PETROLATUM 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.

RED PETROLATUM is also tagged with 3 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

RED PETROLATUM 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 RED PETROLATUM reads: "II/904 (except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen)". 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, RED PETROLATUM carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 8009-03-8 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 RED PETROLATUM

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

Use this inventory page to research RED PETROLATUM and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

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