# Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (recast) (Text with EEA relevance), Division

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

For uses other than preservative, see Annex III, No 98.
Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
For use other than as a preservative, see Annex III, No. 13.
For use other than as a preservative, see Annex III. No. 101.
For use other than as a preservative, see Annex III, No. 99.
For use other than as a preservative, see Annex III, No. 100.
For other uses than preservatives, see Annex III, entry No 45.
For use other than as a preservative, see Annex III, No. 54.
Only if the concentration exceeds 0,05 %.
For use other than as a preservative, see Annex III, No. 65.
Solely for products, other than bath products/shower gels and shampoo, which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
Concerns any products aimed to be applied on a large part of the body.
For other uses than preservatives, see Annex III, entry No 197.
For use other than as a preservative, see Annex III, No 287.
For use other than as a preservative, see Annex III, No 286.
Methylisothiazolinone is also regulated in entry 57. The two entries are mutually exclusive: the use of the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone is incompatible with the use of Methylisothiazolinone alone in the same product.
Methylisothiazolinone is also regulated in entry 39 of Annex V in a mixture with methylchloroisothiazolinone. The two entries are mutually exclusive: the use of the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone is incompatible with the use of Methylisothiazolinone alone in the same product.
From 17 June 2019 cosmetic products containing Biphenyl-2-ol and not complying with those conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 17 September 2019 cosmetic products containing Biphenyl-2-ol and not complying with those conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
For use other than as a preservative, see Annex III, entry 310.
From 27 November 2019 cosmetic products containing 1-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-1-(imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one and not complying with those conditions shall not be placed on the Union market.
From 27 February 2020 cosmetic products containing 1-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-1-(imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one and not complying with those conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Reference number
Substance identification
Conditions
Wording of conditions of use and warnings
Chemical name/INN
Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
CAS number
EC number
Product type, Body parts
Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation
Other
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
1
Benzoic acid and its sodium salt
Benzoic acid
Sodium Benzoate
65-85-0
532-32-1
200-618-2
208-534-8
Rinse-off products, except oral products
2,5 % (acid)
Oral products
1,7 % (acid)
Leave-on products
0,5 % (acid)
1a
Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid
Ammonium benzoate, calcium benzoate, potassium benzoate, magnesium benzoate, MEA-benzoate, methyl benzoate, ethyl benzoate, propyl benzoate, butyl benzoate, isobutyl benzoate, isopropyl benzoate, phenyl benzoate
1863-63-4, 2090-05-3, 582-25-2, 553-70-8, 4337-66-0, 93-58-3, 93-89-0, 2315-68-6, 136-60-7, 120-50-3, 939-48-0, 93-99-2
217-468-9, 218-235-4, 209-481-3, 209-045-2, 224-387-2, 202-259-7, 202-284-3, 219-020-8, 205-252-7, 204-401-3, 213-361-6, 202-293-2
0,5 % (acid)
2
Propionic acid and its salts
Propionic acid, ammonium propionate, calcium propionate, magnesium propionate, potassium propionate, sodium propionate
79-09-4, 17496-08-1, 4075-81-4, 557-27-7, 327-62-8, 137-40-6
201-176-3, 241-503-7, 223-795-8, 209-166-0, 206-323-5, 205-290-4
2 % (acid)
3
Salicylic acid and its salts
Salicylic acid
69-72-7
200-712-3
0,5 % (acid)
Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age.
Not to be used for children under 3 years of age
Not to be used in oral products.
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.
Calcium salicylate, magnesium salicylate, MEA- salicylate, sodium salicylate, potassium salicylate, TEA- salicylate
824-35-1, 18917-89-0, 59866- 70-5, 54-21-7, 578-36-9, 2174-16-5
212-525-4, 242-669-3, 261-963-2, 200-198-0, 209-421-6, 218-531-3
0,5 % (acid)
Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.
Not to be used for children under 3 years of age
4
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts
Sorbic acid, calcium sorbate, sodium sorbate, potassium sorbate
110-44-1, 7492-55-9, 7757-81-5, 24634-61-5
203-768-7, 231-321-6, 231-819-3, 246-376-1
0,6 % (acid)
6
Moved or deleted
7
Biphenyl-2-ol
o-Phenylphenol
90-43-7
201-993-5
(a)
Rinse-off Products
(a)
0,2 % (as phenol)
Avoid contact with eyes
(b)
Leave-on products
(b)
0,15 % (as phenol)
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9
Inorganic sulphites and hydrogen- sulphites
Sodium sulfite, ammonium bisulfite, ammonium sulfite, potassium sulfite, potassium hydrogen sulfite, sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, potassium metabisulfite
7757-83-7, 10192-30-0, 10196-04-0, 10117-38-1, 7773-03-7, 7631-90-5, 7681-57-4, 16731-55-8
231-821-4, 233-469-7, 233-484-9, 233-321-1, 231-870-1, 231-548-0, 231-673-0, 240-795-3
0,2 % (as free SO2)
10
Moved or deleted
11
Chlorobutanol
Chlorobutanol
57-15-8
200-317-6
0,5 %
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Contains Chlorobutanol
12
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid
methylparaben
potassium ethylparaben
potassium paraben
sodium methylparaben
sodium ethylparaben
ethylparaben
sodium paraben
potassium methylparaben
calcium paraben
99-96-7
99-76-3
36457-19-9
16782-08-4
5026-62-0
35285-68-8
120-47-8
114-63-6
26112-07-2
69959-44-0
202-804-9
202-785-7
253-048-1
240-830-2
225-714-1
252-487-6
204-399-4
204-051-1
247-464-2
274-235-4
0,4 % (as acid) for single ester
0,8 % (as acid) for mixtures of esters
12a
Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts
Butylparaben
propylparaben
sodium propylparaben
sodium butylparaben
potassium butylparaben
potassium propylparaben
94-26-8
94-13-3
35285-69-9
36457-20-2
38566-94-8
84930-16-5
202-318-7
202-307-7
252-488-1
253-049-7
254-009-1
284-597-5
0,14 % (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations
0,8 % (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl- and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0,14 %
Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age.
For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age:
‘ Do not use on the nappy area ’
13
3-Acetyl-6-methylpyran-2,4 (3H)-dione and its salts
Dehydroacetic acid, sodium dehydroacetate
520-45-6, 4418-26-2, 16807-48-0
208-293-9, 224-580-1
0,6 % (as acid)
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
14
Formic acid and its sodium salt
Formic acid, sodium formate
64-18-6, 141-53-7
200-579-1, 205-488-0
0,5 % (as acid)
15
3,3'-Dibromo-4,4'-hexamethylenedioxydi-benzamidine and its salts (including isethionate)
Dibromohexamidine Isethionate
93856-83-8
299-116-4
0,1 %
16
Thiomersal
Thimerosal
54-64-8
200-210-4
Eye products
0,007 % (of Hg)
If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorised by this Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0,007 %
Contains Thiomersal
17
Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
Phenyl Mercuric Acetate, Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate
62-38-4, 94-43-9
200-532-5, 202-331-8
Eye products
0,007 % (of Hg)
If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorised by this Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0,007 %
Contains Phenylmercuric compounds
18
Undec-10-enoic acid and its salts
Undecylenic acid, potassium undecylenate, sodium undecylenate, calcium undecylenate, TEA-undecylenate, MEA-undecylenate
112-38-9, 6159-41-7, 3398-33-2, 1322-14-1, 84471-25-0, 56532-40-2
203-965-8, 222-264-8, 215-331-8, 282-908-9, 260-247-7
0,2 % (as acid)
19
5- Pyrimidinamine, 1,3-bis (2-ethylhexyl) hexahydro-5-methyl-
Hexetidine
141-94-6
205-513-5
0,1 %
20
5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane
5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane
30007-47-7
250-001-7
Rinse-off products
0,1 %
Avoid formation of nitrosamines
21
Bronopol
2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol
52-51-7
200-143-0
0,1 %
Avoid formation of nitrosamines
22
2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol
Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol
1777-82-8
217-210-5
0,15 %
23
1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl) urea
Triclocarban
101-20-2
202-924-1
0,2 %
Purity criteria:
3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene <1 ppm
3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene <1 ppm
24
Chlorocresol
p-Chloro-m-Cresol
59-50-7
200-431-6
Not to be used in products applied on mucuous membranes
0,2 %
25
5-Chloro-2- (2,4- dichlorophenoxy) phenol
Triclosan
3380-34-5
222-182-2
(a)
Toothpastes
Hand soaps
Body soaps/Shower gels
Deodorants (non-spray)
Face powders and blemish concealers
Nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems
(a)
0,3 %
(b)
Mouthwashes
(b)
0,2 %
26
Chloro-xylenol
Chloroxylenol
88-04-0
201-793-8
0,5 %
27
N,N″-methylenebis[N′-[3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl]urea]
Imidazolidinyl urea
39236-46-9
254-372-6
0,6 %
28
Polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride
Polyaminopropyl biguanide
32289-58-0,
27083-27-8,
28757-47-3,
133029-32-0
608-723-9
608-042-7
0,1 %
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation
29
2-Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol
122-99-6
204-589-7
1,0 %
30
Methenamine
Methenamine
100-97-0
202-905-8
0,15 %
32
1-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-1-(imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one
Climbazole
38083-17-9
253-775-4
(a) Hair lotions
(b) Face creams
(c) Foot care products
(d) Rinse-off shampoo
(a) 0,2 %
(b) 0,2 %
(c) 0,2 %
(d) 0,5 %
33
1,3-Bis (hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione
DMDM Hydantoin
6440-58-0
229-222-8
0,6 %
34
Benzyl alcohol
Benzyl Alcohol
100-51-6
202-859-9
1,0 %
35
1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl) 2-pyridon and its monoethanolamine salt
1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl) 2-pyridon, Piroctone Olamine
50650-76-5, 68890-66-4
272-574-2
Rinse-off products
1,0 %
Other products
0,5 %
36
Moved or deleted
37
2,2'-methylenebis(6-bromo-4-chlorophenol)
Bromochlorophene
15435-29-7
239-446-8
0,1 %
38
4-Isopropyl-m-cresol
o-Cymen-5-ol
3228-02-2
221-761-7
0,1 %
39
Mixture of 5-Chloro-2-methyl-isothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone
26172-55-4, 2682-20-4, 55965-84-9
247-500-7, 220-239-6
Rinse-off products
0,0015 % (of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of 5-chloro-2-methylisothiazol 3(2H)-one and 2-methylisothiazol-3 (2H)-one)
42
N,N″-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-2,4,11,13-tetraazatetradecanediamidine and its digluconate, diacetate and dihydrochloride
Chlorhexidine, Chlorhexidine Diacetate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
55-56-1, 56-95-1, 18472-51-0, 3697-42-5
200-238-7, 200-302-4, 242-354-0, 223-026-6
0,3 % (as chlorhexidine)
43
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol
Phenoxyisopropanol
770-35-4
212-222-7
Only for rinse-off products
1,0 %
44
Alkyl (C 12-22 ) trimethyl ammonium bromide and chloride
Behentrimonium chloride ,
17301-53-0,
241-327-0,
0,1 %
cetrimonium bromide,
57-09-0,
200-311-3,
cetrimonium chloride ,
112-02-7,
203-928-6,
laurtrimonium bromide,
1119-94-4,
214-290-3,
laurtrimonium chloride,
112-00-5,
203-927-0,
steartrimonium bromide,
1120-02-1,
214-294-5,
steartrimonium chloride
112-03-8
203-929-1
45
4,4-Dimethyl-1,3-oxazolidine
Dimethyl Oxazolidine
51200-87-4
257-048-2
0,1 %
pH > 6
46
N-(Hydroxymethyl)-N-(dihydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxo-2,5-imidazolidinyl-4)-N'-(hydroxymethyl) urea
Diazolidinyl Urea
78491-02-8
278-928-2
0,5 %
47
Benzenecarboximidamide, 4,4'-(1,6-hexanediylbis (oxy))bis- and its salts (including isethionate and p-hydroxybenzoate)
Hexamidine, Hexamidine diisethionate, Hexamidine paraben
3811-75-4, 659-40-5, 93841-83-9
211-533-5, 299-055-3
0,1 %
48
Glutaraldehyde (Pentane-1,5-dial)
Glutaral
111-30-8
203-856-5
0,1 %
Not to be used in aerosols (sprays)
Contains glutaral
49
5-Ethyl-3,7-dioxa-1-azabicyclo [3.3.0] octane
7-Ethylbicyclooxazolidine
7747-35-5
231-810-4
0,3 %
Not to be used in oral products and in products applied on mucous membranes
50
3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2 diol
Chlorphenesin
104-29-0
203-192-6
0,3 %
51
Sodium hydroxymethylamino acetate
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
70161-44-3
274-357-8
0,5 %
Not to be used if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
52
Silver chloride deposited on titanium dioxide
Silver chloride
7783-90-6
232-033-3
0,004 % (as AgCl)
20 % AgCl (w/w) on TiO2. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, in oral products and in eye and lip products
53
Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3,-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy] ethyl]-, chloride
Benzethonium Chloride
121-54-0
204-479-9
(a)Rinse-off products
(b)Leave-on products other than oral products
0,1 %
54
Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate
Benzalkonium chloride, benzalkonium bromide, benzalkonium saccharinate
8001-54-5, 63449-41-2, 91080-29-4, 68989-01-5, 68424-85-1, 68391-01-5, 61789-71-7, 85409-22-9
264-151-6, 293-522-5, 273-545-7, 270-325-2, 269-919-4, 263-080-8, 287-089-1
0,1 % (as benzalkonium chloride)
Avoid contact with eyes
55
Methanol, (phenylmethoxy-)
Benzylhemiformal
14548-60-8
238-588-8
Rinse-off products
0,15 %
56
3-Iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
55406-53-6
259-627-5
(a)Rinse-off products
(b)Leave-on products
(c)Deo-dorants/anti-perspirants
(a)0,02 %
(b)0,01 %,
(c)0,0075 %
Not to be used in oral and lip products
(a)Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except in bath products/shower gels and shampoo
(b)Not to be used in body lotion and body cream
(b) and (c)Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age
(a)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age
(b) and (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age
57
2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one
Methylisothiazolinone
2682-20-4
220-239-6
Rinse-off products
0,0015 %
58
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
60372-77-2
434-630-6
(a)
Mouthwashes
(a)
0,15 %
(a)
Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age
(a)
Not to be used for children under 10 years of age
(b)
Other products
(b)
0,4 %
(b)
Not to be used in lip products, oral products (other than mouthwashes), and spray products
59
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate and 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, silver(1+) salt, monohydrate
Citric acid (and) Silver citrate
—
460-890-5
0,2 %, corresponding to 0,0024 % of silver
Not to be used in oral products and eye products
60
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one
Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone
569646-79-3
933-435-8
0,7 %

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