{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/cosmetic-products-safety-regulations-2003/schedule-4/part-II",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/cosmetic-products-safety-regulations-2003/schedule-4/part-II.json",
  "legislation": "uksi/2003/835",
  "legislation_title": "The Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2003",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/cosmetic-products-safety-regulations-2003",
  "path": "schedule/4/part/II",
  "kind": "part",
  "number": "II",
  "heading": "SUBSTANCES LISTED IN ANNEX III, PART 2 OF THE DIRECTIVE AS SUBSTANCES PROVISIONALLY ALLOWED",
  "text": "(1)\n(2)\n(3)\n(4)\n(5)\n(6)\n(7)\nReference Number\nName of substance\nPurpose of substance or type of product\nMaximum concentration of substance in product\nOther requirements\nRequired information\nPermitted for supply until\nCombination Rules\nA. Where a cosmetic product contains two or more substances to which this Combination Rule applies, the concentration in the product of each of those substances shall be such that the sum of the relevant quotients for those substances (as defined in Rule C below) shall not exceed 1.\nB. Where a cosmetic product contains the substances to which this Combination Rule applies, the concentration in the product of each of those substances shall be such that the sum of the relevant quotients for those substances (as defined in Rule C below) shall not exceed 2; but the concentration of each substance shall not in any event exceed the limit specified for the substance in respect of the product in column 4 above.\nC. The relevant quotient for each substance is the actual concentration of the substance in the product divided by the maximum concentration specified for the substance in respect of the product in Column 4 of this Schedule.\n1\nC.I. Basic Blue 7\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n0.2 per cent\n—\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n2\n2-Amino-3-nitrophenol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\n3 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n3\n4-Amino-3-nitrophenol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\n3 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n4\nNaphthalene-2,7-diol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n1 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0.5 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n5\n3-Aminophenol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n6\n3, 4-Dimethylpyridine-2, 6-diol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n7\n4-(3-Hydroxypropyl)- amino-3-nitrophenol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n5.2 per cent\n2.6 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 2.6 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n8\n6-Nitropyridine-2,5- diamine and its salts\nNon-oxidising colouring agent for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\n—\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n9\nHC Blue No. 11 and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\n2 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n10\n2-(2-Nitro-p-toluidino)- ethanol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\n1 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n11\n2-(2-Hydroxyethyl- amino)-4,6-dinitro- phenol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\n2 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n12\n4-Methylaminophenol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agent for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n13\n2-(2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenoxy)ethanol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agent for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n14\nHC Violet No. 2 and its salts\nNon-oxidising colouring agent for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\n—\n—\n30.9.2004\n15\n2(2,6-Dinitro-p-anisidino)ethanol and its salts\nNon-oxidising colouring agent for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\n—\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n16\nHC Blue No. 12 and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n1.5 per cent\n1.5 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0.75 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n17\n4-Ethoxy-6-methyl-m-phenylenediamine and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n18\n4,4'-(Trimethylene- dioxy)di-m-phenylene-diamine and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n19\n3-Amino-2,4-dichloro- phenol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n20\n3-Methyl-1-phenyl-5-pyrazolone and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n0.5 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0.25 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n21\n5-(2-Hydroxyethyl-amine)-o-cresol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n22\n3,4-Dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-6-ol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n23\nNaphthalene-1,7-diol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n1 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0.5 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n24\nHC Yellow No. 10 and its salts\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n0.2 per cent\n—\n—\n30.9.2004\n25\n2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-pyridinediamine and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n0.5 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0.25 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n26\nHC Orange No. 2 and its salts\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n1 per cent\n—\n—\n30.9.2004\n27\nHC Violet No. 1 and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n0.5 per cent\n0.5 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0.25 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n28\n2-(3-Methylamino-4-nitrophenoxy) ethanol and its salts\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n1 per cent\n—\n—\n30.9.2004\n29\n2-(2-Methoxy-4-nitroanilino)ethanol and its salts\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n1 per cent\n—\n—\n30.9.2004\n30\n2-(4-Amino-2-chloro-5-nitroanilino)ethanol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\n1 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n31\nHC Red No. 13\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2.5 per cent\n2.5 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.25 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n32\nNaphthalene-1,5-diol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n1 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0.5 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n33\n2,2'-[2-Hydroxy-trimethylenebis(4-aminophenyl)imino] diethanol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5 per cent\nCan cause allergic reaction\n30.9.2004\n34\n2-Aminophenol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n35\n5-Amino-o-cresol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n36\n2-(2,4-Diamino- phenoxy)ethanol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n4 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 2 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n37\n2-Methylresorcinol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n38\n4-Amino-m-cresol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n39\n2-Amino-4-hydroxyethyl- aminoanisole and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n40\n3,4-Diaminobenzoic acid and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n41\n6-Amino-o-cresol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n42\n2-Aminomethyl-p-aminophenol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n43\n4-Amino-2-(2-hydroxyethylaminomethyl) phenol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n44\nN-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-3,4-methylenedioxyaniline and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n45\nC.I. Acid Black 52 and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n46\n2-Nitro-p-phenylene- diamine and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n0.3 per cent\n0.3 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0.15 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n47\nHC Blue No. 2 and its salts\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2.8 per cent\n—\n—\n30.9.2004\n48\n4-(2-Hydroxyethylamino)-3-nitrophenol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n6 per cent\n6 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 3 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n49\n2-(4-Nitrophenylamino)- ethylurea and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n0.5 per cent\n0.5 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0.25 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n50\nHC Red No. 10 + HC Red No. 11 and their salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\n1 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n51\nHC Yellow No. 6 and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\n1 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n52\nHC Yellow No. 12 and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n1 per cent\n0.5 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0.5 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n53\nHC Blue No. 10 and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n54\nHC Blue No. 9 and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\n1 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n55\n2-Chloro-6-ethylamino-4-nitrophenol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n3 per cent\n3 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n56\n2-Amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol and its salts\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\n2 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n57\nC.I. Basic Blue 26\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n0.5 per cent\n0.5 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0.25 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n58\nC.I. Acid Red 33\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\n—\n—\n30.9.2004\n59\nC.I. Food Red 1\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n2 per cent\n—\n—\n30.9.2004\n60\nC.I. Basic Violet 14\nOxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\nNon-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing\n0.3 per cent\n0.3 per cent\nIn combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0.15 per cent\n—\n30.9.2004\n61\n1-tert-Butyl-3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6-trinitro- benzene (musk xylene)\nAll cosmetic products, with the exception of oral care products\n1 per cent in fine fragrance\n0.4 per cent in eau de toilette\n0.03 per cent in other products\n—\n—\n30.9.2004\n62\n4'-tert-Butyl-2',6'-dimethyl-3',5'-dinitro- acetophenone (musk ketone)\nAll cosmetic products, with the exception of oral care products\n1.4 per cent in fine fragrance\n0.56 per cent in eau de toilette\n0.042 per cent in other products\n—\n—\n30.9.2004",
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    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
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