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Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex V - Allowed Preservatives
EU. Allowed Preservatives: Annex V, Regulation 1223/2009/EC on Cosmetic Products, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2022/1531, OJ L 240, 16 September 2022
This list contains substances designated as preservatives which cosmetic products marketed in the European Union may contain. The list contains maximum concentration limits and other restrictions. It also contains special labelling requirements, which outline conditions of use and warnings.
Last updated 01 May 2024. Database contains 174 unique substances/entries.
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240-830-2
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16782-08-4
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12 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for '4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl-and Ethyl-esters, and their salts' |
0.4 % |
Details | ||
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233-321-1
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10117-38-1
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9 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Inorganic sulphites and hydrogen sulphites' |
0.2 % |
Details | ||
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204-051-1
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114-63-6
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12 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for '4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl-and Ethyl-esters, and their salts' |
0.4 % |
Details | ||
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205-290-4
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137-40-6
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2 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Propionic acid and its salts' |
2 % |
Details | ||
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205-488-0
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141-53-7
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14 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Formic acid and its sodium salt' |
0.5 % |
Details | ||
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214-294-5
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1120-02-1
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44 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Alkyl (C 12-22) trimethyl ammonium bromide and chloride' |
0.1 % |
Details | ||
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203-929-1
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112-03-8
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44 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Alkyl (C 12-22) trimethyl ammonium bromide and chloride' |
0.1 % |
Details | ||
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203-965-8
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112-38-9
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18 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Undec-10-enoic acid and its salts' |
0.2 % |
Details | ||
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220-239-6
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2682-20-4
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57 |
Rinse-off products |
Preservative |
0.0015 % |
Details | |||
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218-235-4
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2090-05-3
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1a |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid' |
0.5 % |
Details | ||
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608-042-7
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27083-27-8
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28 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation |
0.1 % |
Details | ||
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923-111-4
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28757-47-3
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28 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation |
0.1 % |
Details | ||
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247-464-2
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26112-07-2
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12 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for '4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl-and Ethyl-esters, and their salts' |
0.4 % |
Details | ||
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246-376-1
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24634-61-5
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4 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts' |
0.6 % |
Details | ||
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219-020-8
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2315-68-6
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1a |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid' |
0.5 % |
Details | ||
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218-531-3
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2174-16-5
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3 |
Cosmetic products other than products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Salicylic acid and its salts' Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos |
0.5 % |
Not to be used for children under 3 years of age. |
Details | |
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253-775-4
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38083-17-9
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32 |
Face creams |
Preservative |
0.2 % |
Details | |||
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253-775-4
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38083-17-9
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32 |
Foot care products |
Preservative |
0.2 % |
Details | |||
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253-775-4
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38083-17-9
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32 |
Rinse-off shampoo |
Preservative |
0.5 % |
Details | |||
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253-775-4
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38083-17-9
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32 |
Hair lotions |
Preservative |
0.2 % |
Details | |||
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222-264-8
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3398-33-2
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18 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Undec-10-enoic acid and its salts' |
0.2 % |
Details | ||
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221-761-7
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3228-02-2
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38 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
0.1 % |
Details | |||
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250-001-7
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30007-47-7
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20 |
Rinse-off products |
Preservative |
Avoid formation of nitrosamines |
0.1 % |
Details | ||
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222-182-2
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3380-34-5
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25 |
Nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems |
Preservative |
0.3 % |
Details | |||
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222-182-2
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3380-34-5
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25 |
Toothpaste |
Preservative |
0.3 % |
Details | |||
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222-182-2
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3380-34-5
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25 |
Hand soap |
Preservative |
0.3 % |
Details | |||
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222-182-2
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3380-34-5
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25 |
Non-spray deodorants |
Preservative |
0.3 % |
Details | |||
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222-182-2
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3380-34-5
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25 |
Mouthwashes |
Preservative |
0.2 % |
Details | |||
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222-182-2
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3380-34-5
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25 |
Body soap/Shower gel |
Preservative |
0.3 % |
Details | |||
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222-182-2
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3380-34-5
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25 |
Face powders and blemish concealers |
Preservative |
0.3 % |
Details | |||
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3811-75-4
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47 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Benzenecarboximidamide, 4,4'-(1,6-hexanediylbis (oxy))bis- and its salts' |
0.1 % |
Details | ||
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223-026-6
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3697-42-5
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42 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'N,N''-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-2,4,11,13-tetraazatetradecanediamidine and its digluconate, diacetate and dihydrochloride' |
0.3 % |
Details | ||
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254-372-6
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39236-46-9
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27 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
0.6 % |
Details | |||
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608-723-9
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32289-58-0
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28 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation |
0.1 % |
Details | ||
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254-009-1
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38566-94-8
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12a |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts, Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts' Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age |
0.14 % |
For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: ''Do not use on the nappy area''. |
Details | |
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253-048-1
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36457-19-9
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12 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for '4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl-and Ethyl-esters, and their salts' |
0.4 % |
Details | ||
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206-323-5
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327-62-8
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2 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Propionic acid and its salts' |
2 % |
Details | ||
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253-049-7
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36457-20-2
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12a |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts, Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts' Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age |
0.14 % |
For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: ''Do not use on the nappy area''. |
Details | |
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252-487-6
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35285-68-8
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12 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for '4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl-and Ethyl-esters, and their salts' |
0.4 % |
Details | ||
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252-488-1
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35285-69-9
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12a |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts, Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts' Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age |
0.14 % |
For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: ''Do not use on the nappy area''. |
Details | |
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223-795-8
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4075-81-4
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2 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Propionic acid and its salts' |
2 % |
Details | ||
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224-387-2
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4337-66-0
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1a |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid' |
0.5 % |
Details | ||
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224-580-1
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4418-26-2
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13 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for '3-Acetyl-6-methylpyran-2,4 (3H)-dione and its salts' Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays) |
0.6 % |
Details | ||
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50650-76-5
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35 |
Rinse-off products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for '1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl) 2-pyridon and its monoethanolamine salt' |
1 % |
Details | ||
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50650-76-5
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35 |
Cosmetic products other than rinse-off products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for '1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl) 2-pyridon and its monoethanolamine salt' |
0.5 % |
Details | ||
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208-293-9
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520-45-6
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13 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Maximum concentration value is given for '3-Acetyl-6-methylpyran-2,4 (3H)-dione and its salts' Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays) |
0.6 % |
Details | ||
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259-627-5
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55406-53-6
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56 |
Leave-on products except oral and lip products, body lotion and body cream, products for children under 3 years of age |
Preservative |
Not to be used in oral and lip products Not to be used in body lotion and body cream Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age |
0.01 % |
Not to be used for children under 3 years of age. |
Details | |
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259-627-5
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55406-53-6
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56 |
Rinse-off products other than oral and lip products, products for children under 3 years of age except in bath products/shower gels and shampoo |
Preservative |
Not to be used in oral and lip products Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except in bath products/shower gels and shampoo |
0.02 % |
Not to be used for children under 3 years of age. |
Details | |
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259-627-5
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55406-53-6
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56 |
Deodorants/anti-perspirants |
Preservative |
Not to be used in oral and lip products Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age |
0.0075 % |
Not to be used for children under 3 years of age. |
Details | |
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257-048-2
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51200-87-4
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45 |
All cosmetic products |
Preservative |
pH must be greater than 6 |
0.1 % |
Details | ||