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Annex III 288

HC Blue No 17

3-[(4-amino-3- methyl-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracen-1- yl)amino]-N,N,N -trimethylpropan-1-aminium, methylsulfate salt
CAS: 16517-75-2
EC: 605-392-2

(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and folow instructions. This product is not intended …

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Annex III 289

HC BLUE NO 15

Phosphoric acid compound with 4-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl) (4-imino- 3,5-dimethyl-2,5- cyclohexadien-1- ylidene) methyl]- 2,6-dimethylaniline (1:1)
CAS: 74578-10-2
EC: 277-929-5

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

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Annex III 29

Calcium monofluorophosphate

CAS: 7789-74-4
EC: 232-187-1

Contains calcium monofluorophosphate. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0,1 to 0,15 % calculated as F unless it is a…

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Annex III 290

ACID GREEN 25

Disodium 2,2′- (9,10-dioxoanthracene-1,4-diyldiimino)bis(5- methylsulphonate)
CAS: 4403-90-1
EC: 224-546-6

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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Annex III 291

ACID VIOLET 43

Sodium, 4- [(9,10-dihydro-4- hydroxy-9,10-dioxo-1-anthryl) amino]toluene-3- sulphonate
CAS: 4430-18-6
EC: 224-618-7

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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Annex III 292

2-METHOXYMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE /2-METHOXYMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE

1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl) 1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)-, sulfate
CAS: 337906-36-2 ; 337906-37-3
EC: 679-526-3; 638-749-6

(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘! Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not i…

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Annex III 293

Hydroxyanthraquinone-aminopropyl Methyl Morpholinium Methosulfate

1-N-Methylmorpholiniumpropylamino-4-hydroxyanthraquinone, methyl sulfate
CAS: 38866-20-5
EC: 254-161-9

To be printed on the label: “Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on person…

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Annex III 294

Disperse Red 17

Ethanol, 2,2′-[[3- methyl-4-[(E)-(4- nitrophenyl)azo] phenyl]imino]bis-
CAS: 3179-89-3
EC: 221-665-5

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

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Annex III 295

Acid Black 1

4-Amino-5-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenylazo)-6- (phenylazo)-2,7- naphthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium salt
CAS: 1064-48-8
EC: 213-903-1

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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Annex III 296

Pigment Red 57

Disodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(E)-(4- methyl-2-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]-2-naphthoate
CAS: 5858-81-1
EC: 227-497-9

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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Annex III 297

ETHOXYDIGLYCOL

2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE), Ethoxydiglycol
CAS: 111-90-0
EC: 203-919-7

(a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products

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Annex III 298

HC RED NO 17

Di[2-[4-[(E)-2-[4- [bis(2-hydroxyethyl)aminophenyl]vinyl]pyridin-1- ium] butanoyl]aminoethyl]di-sulfanyl dichloride
CAS: 1449471-67-3

As from 3 September 2017: — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers

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Annex III 299

HC YELLOW NO 17

Di[2-[4-[(E)-2- [2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl]vinyl]pyridinin-1-ium]butanoyl]aminoethyl]disulfanyl dichloride
CAS: 1450801-55-4

As from 3 March 2018: “Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reac­tions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons unde…

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Annex III 2a

THIOGLYCOLIC ACID

Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS: 68-11-1
EC: 200-677-4

Conditions of use: (a) (b) (c) (d) Avoid contact with eyes Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. (a) (c) (d) Wear suitable gloves …

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Annex III 2b

Thioglycolic acid esters

Conditions of use: (a) (b) May cause sensitization in the event of skin contact Avoid contact with eyes In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately …

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Annex III 3

OXALIC ACID

Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts
CAS: 144-62-7
EC: 205-634-3

For professional use only

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Annex III 30

Calcium fluoride

CAS: 7789-75-5
EC: 232-188-7

Contains calcium fluoride For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labell…

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Annex III 300

1-HEXYL 4,5-DIAMINO PYRAZOLE SULFATE

1H-Pyrazole-4,5- diamine, 1-hexyl-, sulfate (2:1)
CAS: 1361000-03-4

As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This pr…

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Annex III 301

2,5,6-TRIAMINO- 4-PYRIMIDINOL SULFATE

4-Hydroxy-2,5,6- triaminopyrimidine sulfate
CAS: 1603-02-7
EC: 216-500-9

As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘ Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This p…

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Annex III 302

HYDROXYETHOXY AMINOPYRAZOLOPYRIDINE HCL

2-[(3-Aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-2- yl)oxy]ethanol hydrochloride
CAS: 1079221-49-0
EC: 695-745-7

As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This pr…

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Annex III 303

3-AMINO-2,6- DIMETHYLPHENOL

Phenol, 3-amino-2,6- dimethyl
CAS: 6994-64-5
EC: 230-268-6

As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘ Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This p…

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Annex III 304

BASIC BROWN 17

2-Naphthalenaminium, 8-[(4- amino-3-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy- N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride
CAS: 68391-32-2
EC: 269-944-0

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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Annex III 305

BASIC BLUE 124

3-Amino-7- (dimethylamino)-2- methoxyphenoxazin- 5-ium chloride
CAS: 67846-56-4
EC: 267-370-5

As from 3 March 2018: ‘ Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons unde…

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Annex III 307

HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN

Hydrolyzed wheat protein
CAS: 94350-06-8 / 222400-28-4 / 70084-87-6 / 100209- 50-5
EC: 305-225-0/ -/ 309-358-5

Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates: 3,5 kDa (23 )

Annex III 308

Tagetes minuta flower extract; Tagetes minuta flower oil

CAS: 91770-75-1; 91770-75-1/8016-84-0
EC: 294-862-7; 294-862-7

For (a) and (b): Alpha terthienyl (terthiophen) content in the extract/oil ≤ 0,35 %. For (a): Not to be used in sunscreen products and products marketed for e…

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Annex III 309

Tagetes patula flower extract; Tagetes patula flower oil

CAS: 91722-29-1; 91722-29-1/8016-84-0
EC: 294-431-3; 294-431-3/-

For (a) and (b): Alpha terthienyl (terthiophen) content in the extract/oil ≤ 0,35 %. For (a): Not to be used in sunscreen products and products marketed for e…

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Annex III 31

Sodium fluoride

CAS: 7681-49-4
EC: 231-667-8

Contains sodium fluoride For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelle…

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Annex III 310

CLIMBAZOLE

1-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-1-(imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one
CAS: 38083-17-9;
EC: 253-775-4;

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 312

FURFURAL

2-Furaldehyde
CAS: 98-01-1
EC: 202-627-7
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Annex III 313

HEMA

2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate
CAS: 868-77-9
EC: 212-782-2

For professional use only. Can cause an allergic reaction.

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Annex III 314

DI-HEMA TRIMETHYLHEXYL DICARBAMATE

11,14-Dioxa-2,9-diazaheptadec-16-enoic Acid, 4,4,6,16-tetramethyl-10,15-dioxo, 2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethyl ester
CAS: 41137-60-4 / 72869-86-4
EC: 255-239-5 / 276-957-5

For professional use only. Can cause an allergic reaction.

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Annex III 315

DIMETHYLPIPERAZINIUM AMINOPYRAZOLOPYRIDINE HCL

4-(3-aminopyrazolo[1,5-A]pyridin-2-yl)-1,1-dimethylpiperazin-1-ium chloride hydrochloride
CAS: 1256553-33-9
EC: 813-255-5

As from 3 December 2021, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘! Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. Th…

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Annex III 316

METHYLIMIDAZOLIUMPROPYL P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL

1-(3-((4-Aminophenyl)amino)propyl)-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride hydrochloride
CAS: 220158-86-1

As from 3 December 2021, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘! Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. …

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Annex III 317

HC Orange No. 6

Di-[2-[(E)-2-[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)aminophenyl]vinyl]pyridin-1-ium]-ethyl]disulphide dimethanesulfonate
CAS: 1449653-83-1

Methanesulfonates impurities, in particular ethyl methanesulfonate shall not be present.

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Annex III 318

ACID ORANGE 7

Sodium 4-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)azo]benzene sulfonate
CAS: 633-96-5
EC: 211-199-0

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products.

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Annex III 319

TETRABROMOPHENOL BLUE

Phenol, 4,4'-(4,5,6,7-tetrabromo-1,1-dioxido-3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis[2,6-dibromo-
CAS: 4430-25-5
EC: 224-622-9

(a) As from 3 December 2021, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Image 5 Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow inst…

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Annex III 32

POTASSIUM FLUORIDE

Potassium fluoride
CAS: 7789-23-3
EC: 232-151-5

Contains potassium fluoride For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labe…

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Annex III 321

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Titanium dioxide in powder form containing 1 % or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 μm
CAS: 13463-67-7/ 1317-70-0/ 1317-80-2
EC: 236-675-5/ 215-280-1/ 215-282-2

a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form (c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation

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Annex III 322

DIHYDROXYACETONE

1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone
CAS: 96-26-4
EC: 202-494-5

(a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (*) (b) Self-tanning products (*) (*) From 26 January 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products conta…

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Annex III 323

METHYL N-METHYLANTHRANILATE

Methyl-N-methylanthranilate
CAS: 85-91-6
EC: 201-642-6

For (a): Not to be used in sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural or artificial UV light. For (a) and (b): — Do not use with nitrosa…

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Annex III 324

METHYL SALICYLATE

Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
CAS: 119-36-8
EC: 204-317-7

Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) “Toothpaste”. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in t…

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Annex III 325

Butylated Hydroxytoluene

2,6-Di-Tert-Butyl-4-Methylphenol
CAS: 128-37-0
EC: 204-881-4

From 1 July 2023 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 January 20…

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Annex III 326

Acid Yellow 3

1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(2-quinolinyl)-, sulfonated, sodium salts (CI 47005)
CAS: 8004-92-0
EC: 305-897-5

From 1 July 2023 non-oxidative hair dye products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. Fro…

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Annex III 327

Acetyl Cedrene

[3R-(3α,3aβ,7β,8aα)]- 1-(2,3,4,7,8,8a- hexahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl- 1H-3a,7-methanoazulen-5-yl)ethan- 1-one
CAS: 32388-55-9
EC: 251-020-3

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 % …

Annex III 328

Amyl Salicylate

Pentyl-2-hydroxy- benzoate
CAS: 2050-08-0
EC: 218-080-2

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 % …

Annex III 329

Anethole

1-Methoxy-4-(1E)- 1-propen-1-yl- benzene (trans- Anethole)
CAS: 104-46-1/ 4180-23-8
EC: 203-205-5/ 224-052-0

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 % …

Annex III 33

AMMONIUM FLUORIDE

Ammonium fluoride
CAS: 12125-01-8
EC: 235-185-9

Contains ammonium fluoride. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0,1 to 0,15 % calculated as F unless it is already lab…

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Annex III 330

Benzaldehyde

CAS: 100-52-7
EC: 202-860-4

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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