cosmetics-preservatives

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 30 Απριλίου 2024. Database contains 174 unique substances/entries.
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278-928-2
78491-02-8
46
All cosmetic products
Preservative
0.5 %
Details
254-372-6
39236-46-9
27
All cosmetic products
Preservative
0.6 %
Details
202-905-8
100-97-0
30
All cosmetic products
Preservative
0.15 %
Details
238-588-8
14548-60-8
55
Rinse-off products
Preservative
0.15 %
Details
201-793-8
88-04-0
26
All cosmetic products
Preservative
0.5 %
Details
201-993-5
90-43-7
7
Rinse-off products
Preservative
0.2 %
Avoid contact with eyes.
Details
201-993-5
90-43-7
7
Leave-on products
Preservative
0.15 %
Avoid contact with eyes.
Details
202-859-9
100-51-6
34
All cosmetic products
Preservative
1 %
Details
204-479-9
121-54-0
53
Rinse-off products
Preservative
0.1 %
Details
204-479-9
121-54-0
53
Leave-on products other than oral products
Preservative
0.1 %
Details
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44
All cosmetic products
Preservative
0.1 %
Details
205-513-5
141-94-6
19
All cosmetic products
Preservative
0.1 %
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems
Preservative
0.3 %
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Toothpaste
Preservative
0.3 %
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Hand soap
Preservative
0.3 %
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Non-spray deodorants
Preservative
0.3 %
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Mouthwashes
Preservative
0.2 %
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Body soap/Shower gel
Preservative
0.3 %
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Face powders and blemish concealers
Preservative
0.3 %
Details
221-761-7
3228-02-2
38
All cosmetic products
Preservative
0.1 %
Details
933-435-8
569646-79-3
60
All cosmetic products
Preservative
0.7 %
Details
203-192-6
104-29-0
50
All cosmetic products
Preservative
0.3 %
Details
299-116-4
93856-83-8
15
All cosmetic products
Preservative
0.1 %
Details
204-589-7
122-99-6
29
All cosmetic products
Preservative
1 %
Details
220-239-6
2682-20-4
57
Rinse-off products
Preservative
0.0015 %
Details
217-210-5
1777-82-8
22
All cosmetic products
Preservative
0.15 %
Details
239-446-8
15435-29-7
37
All cosmetic products
Preservative
0.1 %
Details
253-775-4
38083-17-9
32
Face creams
Preservative
0.2 %
Details
253-775-4
38083-17-9
32
Foot care products
Preservative
0.2 %
Details
253-775-4
38083-17-9
32
Rinse-off shampoo
Preservative
0.5 %
Details
253-775-4
38083-17-9
32
Hair lotions
Preservative
0.2 %
Details
229-222-8
6440-58-0
33
All cosmetic products
Preservative
0.6 %
Details
257-048-2
51200-87-4
45
All cosmetic products
Preservative
pH must be greater than 6
0.1 %
Details
202-924-1
101-20-2
23
All cosmetic products
Preservative
Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene < 1 ppm, 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene < 1 ppm
0.2 %
Details
212-222-7
770-35-4
43
Rinse-off products
Preservative
Only for rinse-off products
1 %
Details
274-357-8
70161-44-3
51
All cosmetic products
Preservative
Not to be used unless it can be shown that the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is < 0,1 % w/w
0.5 %
Details
200-431-6
59-50-7
24
All cosmetic products except products applied on mucuous membranes
Preservative
Not to be used in products applied on mucuous membranes
0.2 %
Details
434-630-6
60372-77-2
58
Mouthwashes
Preservative
Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age
0.15 %
Not to be used for children under 10 years of age.
Details
231-810-4
7747-35-5
49
All cosmetic products except oral products and products applied on mucous membranes
Preservative
Not to be used in oral products and in products applied on mucous membranes
0.3 %
Details
259-627-5
55406-53-6
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
259-627-5
55406-53-6
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
259-627-5
55406-53-6
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
434-630-6
60372-77-2
58
All cosmetic products except lip products, oral products, and spray products
Preservative
Not to be used in lip products, oral products (other than mouthwashes), and spray products
0.4 %
Details
923-111-4
28757-47-3
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
608-723-9
32289-58-0
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
640-037-5
133029-32-0
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
608-042-7
27083-27-8
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
203-856-5
111-30-8
48
All cosmetic products
Preservative
Not to be used in aerosols (sprays)
0.1 %
Contains Glutaral.
Details
200-317-6
57-15-8
11
All cosmetic products
Preservative
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
0.5 %
Contains Chlorobutanol.
Details
260-247-7
56532-40-2
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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