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Annex III 151

Allyl trimethylhexanoate

CAS: 68132-80-9
EC: 268-648-9

Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester should be less than 0.1%

Annex III 151a

Allyl phenethyl ether

CAS: 14289-65-7
EC: 238-212-2

Level of free allyl alcohol in the ether should be less than 0.1%

Annex III 152

ALLYL HEPTINE CARBONATE

Allyl heptine carbonate (allyl oct-2-ynoate)
CAS: 73157-43-4
EC: 277-303-1

This material shall not be used in combination with any other 2- alkynoic acid ester (e.g. methyl heptine carbonate)

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Annex III 153

Amylcyclopentenone

Amylcyclopentenone; 2-Pentylcyclopent-2-en-1-one
CAS: 25564-22-1
EC: 247-104-4
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Annex III 157

Alpha-Damascone/cis-Rose ketone 1/trans-Rose ketone 1; Rose ketone 4 (Damascone); Rose ketone 3 (de…

1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; 1-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dien-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; (Z)-1-(2,6,6-tr…
CAS: 43052-87-5/ 23726-94-5/24720-09-0; 23696-85-7; 57378-68-4/ 71048-82-3; 23726-92-3; 23726-91-2
EC: -/ 245-845-8/ 246-430-4; 245-833-2; 260-709-8/ 275-156-8; 245-843-7; 245-842-1

(a) (b) The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Rose Ketones’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), wh…

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Annex III 159

TRANS-ROSE KETONE-5

trans-Rose ketone-5 (see note 16) (E)-1-(2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one (Isodamascone)
CAS: 39872-57-6
EC: 254-663-8
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Annex III 15a

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE / SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Potassium or sodium hydroxide
CAS: 1310-58-3 / 1310-73-2
EC: 215-181-3 / 215-185-5

(a) Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children (b) 1. Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blin…

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Annex III 15b

LITHIUM HYDROXIDE

Lithium hydroxide
CAS: 1310-65-2
EC: 215-183-4

(a) 1. Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children 2. Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness (b) Contai…

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Annex III 15c

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

Calcium hydroxide
CAS: 1305-62-0
EC: 215-137-3

(a) Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Keep out of reach of children Can cause blindness (b) Contains alkali Keep out of reach of children Avoid conta…

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Annex III 16

1-NAPHTHOL

1-Naphthol and its salts
CAS: 90-15-3
EC: 201-969-4

Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Tempora…

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Annex III 16

1-Naphthol

1- Naphthalenol
CAS: 90-15-3
EC: 201-969-4

To be printed on the label: Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.

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Annex III 164

ROSE KETONE-5

Rose ketone-5 (see note 16) 1-(2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-cycloehexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one
CAS: 33673-71-1
EC: 251-632-0
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Annex III 166

TRANS-2-HEXENAL

trans-2-hexenal
CAS: 6728-26-3
EC: 229-778-1

(a) Oral products (b) Other products

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Annex III 169

PERILLALDEHYDE

p-Mentha-1,8-dien-7-al
CAS: 2111-75-3
EC: 218-302-8

(a) Oral products (b) Other products

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Annex III 17

SODIUM NITRITE

Sodium nitrite
CAS: 7632-00-0
EC: 231-555-9

Not to be used with secondary and/or tertiary amines or other substances forming nitrosamines

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Annex III 170

ISOBERGAMATE

Isobergamate; Menthadiene-7-methyl formate
CAS: 68683-20-5
EC: 272-066-0
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Annex III 171

SCENTENAL

Methoxy dicyclopentadiene carboxaldehyde; Octahydro-5-methoxy-4,7-Methano-1H-indene-2-carboxaldehyde
CAS: 86803-90-9
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Annex III 173

METHYL OCTINE CARBONATE

Methyl octine carbonate; Methyl non-2-ynoate
CAS: 111-80-8
EC: 203-909-2

(a) Oral products (b) Others products

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Annex III 174

AMYLVINYLCARBINYL ACETATE

Amylvinylcarbinyl acetate; 1-Octen-3-yl acetate
CAS: 2442-10-6
EC: 219-474-7

(a) Oral products (b) Other products

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Annex III 175

3-Propylidenephthalide

3-Propylidene-1(3H)- isobenzofuranone; 3-Propylidenephthalide
CAS: 17369-59-4
EC: 241-402-8

(a) The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,00…

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Annex III 176

ISOCYCLOGERANIOL

Isocyclogeraniol; 2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol
CAS: 68527-77-5
EC: 271-282-2
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Annex III 178

METHYLHEPTADIENONE

Methyl heptadienone; 6-Methyl-3,5-heptadien-2-one
CAS: 1604-28-0
EC: 216-507-7

(a) Oral products (b) Other products

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Annex III 179

P-METHYLHYDROCINNAMIC ALDEHYDE

p-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde; Cresylpropionaldehyde; p-Methyldihydrocinnamaldehyde
CAS: 5406-12-2
EC: 226-460-4
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Annex III 18

NITROMETHANE

Nitromethane
CAS: 75-52-5
EC: 200-876-6

Rust inhibitor

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Annex III 183

OPOPONAX OIL

Commiphora erythrea engler var. glabrescens engler gum extract and oil
CAS: 93686-00-1
EC: 297-649-7
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Annex III 185

TOLUENE

Toluene
CAS: 108-88-3
EC: 203-625-9

Keep out of reach of children. To be used by adults only

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Annex III 186

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL

2,2'-oxydiethanol Diethylene glycol (DEG)
CAS: 111-46-6
EC: 203-872-2

As traces in ingredients

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Annex III 187

BUTOXYDIGLYCOL

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (DEGBE)
CAS: 112-34-5
EC: 203-961-6

No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

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Annex III 188

BUTOXYETHANOL

Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)
CAS: 111-76-2
EC: 203-905-0

(a) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

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Annex III 189

CI 19140 / ACID YELLOW 23

Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-(4-sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and aluminium lake (see note 17). CI 19140
CAS: 1934-21-0 - 12225-21-7
EC: 217-699-5 - 235-428-9

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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Annex III 190

ACID BLUE 9

Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfophenyl)-methyl]-amino]-phenyl](2-sulfophenyl)methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo, inner salts, disodium salt and…
CAS: 3844-45-9 - 2650-18-2 - 68921-42-6
EC: 223-339-8 - 220-168-0 - 272-939-6

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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Annex III 191

CURRY RED

Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (15); CI 16035. (see note 17)
CAS: 25956-17-6
EC: 247-368-0

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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Annex III 192

ACID RED 18

Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and aluminium lake (Cl 16255) (see note 17).
CAS: 2611-82-7 - 12227-64-4
EC: 220-036-2 - 235-438-3

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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Annex III 193

ACID RED 52

Hydrogen 3,6-bis(diethylamino)-9-(2,4-disulphonatophenyl)xanthylium, sodium salt; CI 45100 (see note 17)
CAS: 3520-42-1
EC: 222-529-8

a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not inten…

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Annex III 194

GLYOXAL

Glyoxal
CAS: 107-22-2
EC: 203-474-9
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Annex III 195

ACID BLUE 62

Sodium 1-amino-4-(cyclohexylamino)-9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-sulphonate; CI 62045 (see note 17)
CAS: 4368-56-3
EC: 224-460-9

- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

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Annex III 196

HC BLUE NO. 11

1-[(2'-Methoxyethyl)amino]-2-nitro-4-[di-(2'-hydroxyethyl)amino]benzene (see note 17)
CAS: 23920-15-2
EC: 459-980-7

- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

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Annex III 196

Lippia citriodora absolute

Verbena absolute
CAS: 8024-12-2/ 85116-63-8
EC: -/ 285-515-0

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % …

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Annex III 197

ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL

Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
CAS: 60372-77-2
EC: 434-630-6

For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro- organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

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Annex III 198

N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)- p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate

2,2′-[(4-Aminophenyl))imino]bis (ethanol) sulphate; N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)- p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate
CAS: 54381-16-
EC: 259-134-5

To be printed on the label: Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions

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Annex III 199

4- CHLORORESORCINOL

1,3-Benzenediol, 4-Chlororesorcinol
CAS: 95-88-5
EC: 202-462-0

To be printed on the label: Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.

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