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Browse Annex III restricted substances, warnings and conditions in a simpler grouped format.

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Annex III 84

Linalool

1,6-Octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-
CAS: 78-70-6
EC: 201-134-4

The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on …

Annex III 85

Benzyl benzoate

CAS: 120-51-4
EC: 204-402-9

The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on …

Annex III 86

Citronellol

Citronellol/ (±) 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; (3R)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol; (3S)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol;
CAS: 106-22-9/ 26489-01-0; 1117-61-9; 7540-51-4
EC: 203-375-0/ 247-737-6; 214-250-5; 231-415-7

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 87

HEXYL CINNAMAL

2-Benzylideneoctanal
CAS: 101-86-0
EC: 202-983-3

The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on …

Annex III 88

Limonene

1-methyl-4-prop- 1-en-2-yl- cyclohexene; dl-limonene (racemic); Dipentene (R)-p- mentha-1,8-diene; (d-limonene); (S)-p- mentha-1,8-diene; (l-limonene);
CAS: 138-86-3/ 7705-14-8; 5989-27-5; 5989-54-8
EC: 205-341-0/ 231-732-0; 227-813-5; 227-815-6

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 89

Methyl 2-Octynoate

CAS: 111-12-6
EC: 203-836-6

(a)(b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in …

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Annex III 8a

p-Phenylenediamine and its salts

CAS: 106-50-3 / 624-18-0 / 16245-77-5
EC: 203-404-7 / 210-834-9 / 240-357-1

(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 inte…

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Annex III 8b

p-Phenylenediamine; p-Phenylenediamine HCl; p-Phenylenediamine Sulphate

p- Phenylene-diamine and its salts
CAS: 106-50-3 / 624-18-0 / 16245-77-5
EC: 203-404-7 / 210-834-9 / 240-357-1

To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only. This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This …

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Annex III 8c

N,N'-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

Ethanol, 2,2′-[(2-nitro-1,4-phenylene)diimino]bis-(9CI)
CAS: 84041-77-0;
EC: 281-856-4;

a) 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. Thi…

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Annex III 90

ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE

3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one
CAS: 127-51-5
EC: 204-846-3

The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on …

Annex III 91

EVERNIA PRUNASTRI EXTRACT

Oak moss extract
CAS: 90028-68-5
EC: 289-861-3

The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on …

Annex III 92

EVERNIA FURFURACEA EXTRACT

Treemoss extract
CAS: 90028-67-4
EC: 289-860-8

The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on …

Annex III 93

DIAMINOPYRIMIDINE OXIDE

2,4-Pyrimidinediamine, 3-oxide
CAS: 74638-76-9

Hair products

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Annex III 94

BENZOYL PEROXIDE

Dibenzoyl peroxide
CAS: 94-36-0
EC: 202-327-6

For professional use only Avoid skin contact Read directions for use carefully

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Annex III 95

P-HYDROXYANISOLE

Hydroquinone methylether / Mequinol
CAS: 150-76-5
EC: 205-769-8

For professional use only Avoid skin contact Read directions for use carefully

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Annex III 96

MUSK XYLENE

5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene
CAS: 81-15-2
EC: 201-329-4

All cosmetic products, with the exception of oral products Note: 'Due to environmental concerns, musk xylene is included in the authorisation list (Annex IV) …

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Annex III 97

MUSK KETONE

4'-tert-Butyl-2',6'-dimethyl-3',5'-dinitroacetophenone
CAS: 81-14-1
EC: 201-328-9

All cosmetic products, with the exception of oral care products

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Annex III 98

SALICYLIC ACID

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
CAS: 69-72-7
EC: 200-712-3

(a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age* * Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.

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Annex III 99

Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites (12)

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 9a

Toluene-2,5-diamine Toluene-2,5-diamine sulphate

CAS: 95-70-5 / 615-50-9
EC: 202-442-1 / 210-431-8

(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 int…

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Annex III 9b

2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene

1-Methyl-2,6-bis-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-benzene
CAS: 149330-25-6;
EC: 443-210-1;

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…

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