What does the restriction note for CATALASE mean?

The restriction field for CATALASE reads: II/74. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

What function does CATALASE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, CATALASE carries the following function designation(s): HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS.

What other records share CAS 9001-05-2?

CAS 9001-05-2 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.

How do I check if my formula contains CATALASE?

Use the INCI Checker to screen a full ingredient list across selected markets, or use the substance market comparison to review this identity across all supported market datasets.

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CATALASE

Catalase is an enzyme found in animals, plants, bacteria and fungi.

CATALASE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: II/74.

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Market	Evidence status	Records	Source language
European Union	Evidence linked Prohibited entry found Open this evidence	1	English and EU languages
Great Britain	Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence	1	English
Canada	Evidence linked Restricted Open this evidence	1	English and French
New Zealand	Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence	1	English
ASEAN	Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence	1	English and national languages
China	Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence	1	Chinese with selected English material
Japan	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Japanese; official English translation available
South Korea	Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence	1	Korean with some English names
United States	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Australia	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Brazil	Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence	1	Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
India	Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence	1	English and Hindi
Saudi Arabia	Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence	1	Arabic and English

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Inventory details for CATALASE

INCI name

CATALASE

Description

Catalase is an enzyme found in animals, plants, bacteria and fungi.

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 84487
Imported identity: CATALASE
Source update: 03/08/2020

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for CATALASE

Annex II Restriction reference

Entry 74

Catalase

CAS: 9001-05-2

EC: 232-577-1

Key data

CAS

9001-05-2

232-577-1

Restriction

II/74

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING: Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS: Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#5645 · CATALASE

The markets do not agree about this substance: it is prohibited in some and permitted under conditions in others, across the 10 markets that hold a rule for it.

prohibited: European Union Great Britain New Zealand ASEAN China South Korea Brazil India Saudi Arabia
restricted: Canada

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Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

CARPINUS CORDATA EXTRACTSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

CARYODENDRON ORINOCENSE LEAF EXTRACTSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

CASTANEA SATIVA WOOD EXTRACTSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

CASTANOPSIS SIEBOLDII LEAF EXTRACTANTIMICROBIAL; ANTIOXIDANT; SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT; SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

CATHARANTHUS ROSEUS CALLUS CONDITIONED MEDIASKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

CATHARANTHUS ROSEUS CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACTSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

CAULERPA LENTILLIFERA CALLUS EXTRACELLULAR VESICLESSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; SKIN PROTECTING; SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT; SKIN CONDITIONING - …

CAVIAR VESICLESHUMECTANT; SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How CATALASE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CATALASE 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.

CATALASE 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

CATALASE 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 CATALASE reads: "II/74". 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, CATALASE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 9001-05-2 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 CATALASE

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

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