Annex III (Part 1)

List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions and conditions laid down

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Reference number Substance Restrictions Conditions of use and warnings which must be printed on the label
Field of application and/or use Maximum authorized concentration in the finished cosmetic product Other limitations and requirements
a b c d e f
1a Boric acid, borates and tetraborates with the exception of substance no 1184 in Annex II (a) Talc
(b) Products for oral hygiene
(c) Other products (excluding bath products and hair waving products)
 
(a) 5% (by mass/mass as boric acid)
(b) 0.1% (by mass/mass as boric acid)
(c) 3% (by mass/mass as boric acid) 
(a)
1. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age
2. Not to be used on peeling or irritated skin if the concentration of free soluble borates exceeds 1.5% (by mass/mass as boric acid)
(b) 1. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age
(c)
1. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age
2. Not to be used on peeling or irritated skin if the concentration of free soluble borates exceeds 1.5% (by mass/mass as boric acid)
 
(a)
1. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age
2. Not to be used on peeling or irritated skin
(b)
1. Not to be swallowed
2. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age
(c)
1. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age
2. Not to be used on peeling or irritated skin 
1b Tetraborates (a) Bath products
(b) Hair waving products
 
(a) 18% (by mass/mass as boric acid)
(b) 8% (by mass/mass as boric acid)
 
(a) Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age
 
(a) Not to be used of bathing children under 3 years of age
(b) Rinse well
 
2a Thioglycolic acid and its salts (a) Hair waving or straightening products:
(1) general use
(2) professional use
(b) Depilatories
(c) Other hair-care products which are removed after application
 
(a)
(1) 8% ready for use; pH 7 to 9.5
(2) 11% ready for use; pH 7 to 9.5
(b) 5% ready for use; pH 7 to 12.7
(c) 2% ready for use; pH to 9.5
The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid 
(a) (b) (c) The directions for use drawn up in the national or official language(s) must obligatorily incorporate the following sentences:
Avoid contact with eyes
In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
Wear suitable gloves (a) and (c) only
 
(a):
- Contains thioglycolate
- Follow the instructions
- Keep out of reach of children
- For professional use only
(b) and (c):
- Contains thioglycolate
- Follow the instructions
- Keep out of reach of children

 
2b Thioglycolic acid esters Hair waving or straightening products:
(1) general use
(2) professional use
 
(1) 8% ready for use; pH 6 to 9.5
(2) 11% ready for use; pH 6 to 9.5
The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid 
The directions for use drawn up in the national or official language(s) must obligatorily incorporate the following sentences:
- May cause sensitization in the event of skin contact
- Avoid contact with eyes
- In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
- Wear suitable gloves
 
- Contains thioglycolate
- Follow the instructions
- Keep out of reach of children
- For professional use only
 
3 Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts Hair care products  5%    For professional use only 
4 Ammonia   6% calculated as NH3    Above 2%: contains ammonia 
5 Tosylchloramide sodium (INN)   0.2%     
6 Chlorates of alkali metals (a) Toothpaste
(b) Other uses
 
(a) 5%
(b) 3%
 
   
7 Dichloromethane   35%
(when mixed with 1,1,1-trichloroethane, total concentration must not exceed 35%) 
0.2% as maximum impurity content   
8a p-Phenylenediamine and its salts (5)
CAS No 106-50-3
EINECS 203-404-7
p-Phenylenediamine HCl
CAS No 624-18-0
EINECS 210-834-9
p-Phenylenediamine sulphate
CAS No 16245-77-5
EINECS 240-357-1
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
(a) General use
(b) Professional use 
  (a) and (b) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2% calculated as free base  (a) Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.
Read and follow instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.
Temporary "black henna" tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.
Do not colour your hair if:
- you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,
- you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,
- you have experienced a reaction to a temporay "black henna" tattoo in the past.
The mixing ratio is printed on the label.
Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.

(b) For professional use only.
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.
Read and follow instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.
Temporary "black henna" tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.
Do not colour your hair if:
- you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,
- you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,
- you have experienced a reaction to a temporay "black henna" tattoo in the past.
The mixing ratio is printed on the label.
Contains phenylenediamines. Wear suitable gloves.
 
8 N-substituted derivatives of p-Phenylenediamine and theirs salts; N-substituted derivatives of o-Phenylenediamine (5), with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II Oxidizing colouring agents for hair dyeing
(a) general use
(b) professional use 
6 % calculated as free base    (a) Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.
Read and follow instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.
Temporary "black henna" tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.
Do not colour your hair if:
- you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,
- you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,
- you have experienced a reaction to a temporay "black henna" tattoo in the past.
Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

(b) For professional use only
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.
Read and follow instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.
Temporary "black henna" tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.
Do not colour your hair if:
- you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,
- you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,
- you have experienced a reaction to a temporay "black henna" tattoo in the past.
Contains phenylenediamines. Wear suitable gloves 
9a Toluene-2,5-diamine and its salts (1)
CAS No 95-70-5
EINECS 202-442-1
Toluene-2,5-diamine sulphate
CAS No 615-50-9
EINECS 210-431-8
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
(a) General use
(b) Professional use 
  (a) and (b) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 4% calculated as free base  (a) Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.
Read and follow instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.
Temporary "black henna" tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.
Do not colour your hair if:
- you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,
- you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,
- you have experienced a reaction to a temporay "black henna" tattoo in the past.
Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines). Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.
The mixing ratio is printed on the label

(b) For professional use only
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.
Read and follow instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.
Temporary "black henna" tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.
Do not colour your hair if:
- you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,
- you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,
- you have experienced a reaction to a temporay "black henna" tattoo in the past.
Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines). Wear suitable gloves.
The mixing ratio is printed on the label

 
9 Methylphenylenediamines, their N-substituted derivatives and their salts (1) with the exception of the substance under reference number 9a in this annex and substances under reference numbers 364, 1310 and 1313 in Annex II Oxidizing colouring agents for hair dyeing
(a) general use
(b) professional use 
10% calculated as free base    (a) Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.
Read and follow instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.
Temporary "black henna" tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.
Do not colour your hair if:
- you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,
- you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,
- you have experienced a reaction to a temporay "black henna" tattoo in the past.
Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines). Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.

(b) For professional use only
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.
Read and follow instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.
Temporary "black henna" tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.
Do not colour your hair if:
- you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,
- you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,
- you have experienced a reaction to a temporay "black henna" tattoo in the past.
Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines). Wear suitable gloves.

 
11 Dichlorophene (INN)   0.5%    Contains dichlorophen 
12 Hydrogen peroxide, and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide (a) Hair-care preparations
(b) Skin-care preparations
(c) Nail hardening preparations
(d) Oral hygiene products 
(a) 12% of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released
(b) 4% of H2O2, present or released
(c) 2% of H2O2, present or released
(d) 0.1% of H2O2, present or released 
  (a) Wear suitable gloves
(a) (b) (c)
Contains hydrogen peroxide
Avoid contact with eyes
Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them 
13 Formaldehyde Nail hardeners  5 % calculated as formaldehyde    Protect cuticles with grease or oil
Contains formaldehyde (2) 
14 Hydroquinone Artificial nail systems
 
0.02% (after mixing for use)
 
Professional use only
 
- For professional use only
- Avoid skin contact
- Read directions for use carefully
 
15a Potassium or sodium hydroxide (a) Nail cuticle solvent
(b) Hair straightener
1. General use
2. Professional use
(c) pH adjuster - depilatories
(d) Other uses as pH adjuster
 
(a) 5% by weight (1)
(b)
1. 2% by weight (1)
2. 4.5% by weight (1)
(c) up to pH 12.7
(d) up to pH 11
 
  (a) Contains alkali. Avoid contact with eyes. Can cause blindness. Keep out of reach of children
(b)
1. Contains alkali. Avoid contact with eyes. Can cause blindness. Keep out of reach of children
2. For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Can cause blindness.
(c) Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes.
 
15b Lithium hydroxide (a) Hair straightener
1. General use
2. Professional use
(b) pH ajuster - for depilatories
(c) Other uses - as pH ajuster (for rinse-off products only)

 
(a)
1. 2% by weight (3)
2. 4.5% by weight (3)
 
(b) pH value not to exceed pH 12.7
(c) pH value not to exceed pH 11 
(a)
1. Contains alkali
Avoid contact with eyes
Can cause blindness
Keep out of reach of children
2. For professional use only
Avoid contact with eyes
Can cause blindness
(b) Contains alkali
Keep out of reach of children
Avoid contact with eyes
 
15c Calcium hydroxide (a) Hair straighteners containing two components: calcium hydroxide and a guanidine salt
(b) pH ajuster - for depilatories
(c) Other uses (e.g. pH adjuster, processing aid)
 
(a) 7% by weight of calcium hydroxide
 
(b) pH value not to exceed pH 12.7
(c) pH value not to exceed pH 11
 
(a) Contains alkali.
Avoid contact with eyes
Keep out of reach of children
Can cause blindness
(b) Contains alkali
Keep out of reach of children
Avoid contact with eyes
 
16 1-Naphthol (CAS No 90-15-3) and its salts Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing  2.0%  In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.0%  Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.
Read and follow instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.
Temporary "black henna" tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.
Do not colour your hair if:
- you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,
- you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,
- you have experienced a reaction to a temporay "black henna" tattoo in the past.
 
17 Sodium nitrite Rust inhibitor  0.2%  Do not use with secondary and/or tertiary amines or other substances forming nitrosamines   
18 Nitromethane Rust inhibitor  0.3%     
21 Quinine and its salts (a) Shampoos
(b) Hair lotions
 
(a) 0.5% calculated as quinine base
(b) 0.2% calculated as quinine base
 
   
22 Resorcinol (1) (a) Oxidizing colouring agents for hair dyeing
1. general use
2. professional use
(b) Hair lotions and shampoos
 
(a) 5%
(b) 0.5%
 
  (a)
1. Contains resorcinol. Rinse hair well after application. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.
Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Hair colorants can cause severe alergic reactions. Read and follow instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.
Temporary "black henna" tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.
Do not colour your hair if:
- you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,
- you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,
- you have experienced a reaction to a temporay "black henna" tattoo in the past.
2. For professional use only. Contains resorcinol. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Hair colorants can cause severe alergic reactions. Read and follow instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.
Temporary "black henna" tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.
Do not colour your hair if:
- you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,
- you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,
- you have experienced a reaction to a temporay "black henna" tattoo in the past.

(b) Contains resorcinol
 
23 (a) Alkali sulphides
(b) Alkaline earth sulphides
(a) Depilatories
(b) Depilatories 
(a) 2% calculated as sulphur pH<=12.7
(b) 6% calculated as sulphur pH<=12.7 
  (a) Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes
(b) Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes 
24 Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4-hydroxybenzenesulphonate and zinc pyrithione   1% calculated as zinc     
25 Zinc 4-hydroxybenzene sulphonate Deodorants, antiperspirants and astringent lotions  6% calculated as % of anhydrous substance    Avoid contact with eyes 
26 Ammonium monofluorophosphate Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains ammonium monofluorophosphate
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
27 Sodium monofluorophosphate Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains sodium monofluorophosphate
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
28 Potassium monofluorophosphate Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains potassium monofluorophosphate
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
29 Calcium monofluorophosphate Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains calcium monofluorophosphate
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
30 Calcium fluoride Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains calcium fluoride
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
31 Sodium fluoride Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains sodium fluoride
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
32 Potassium fluoride Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains potassium fluoride
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
33 Ammonium fluoride Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains ammonium fluoride
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
34 Aluminium fluoride Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains aluminium fluoride
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
35 Stannous fluoride Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains stannous fluoride
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
36 Hexadecyl ammonium fluoride Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains hexadecyl ammonium fluoride
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
37 3-(N-Hexadecyl-N-2-hydroxyethylammonio) propylbis (2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium difluoride Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains 3-(N-Hexadecyl-N-2-hydroxyethylammonio) propylbis (2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium difluoride
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
38 N,N',N'-Tris(polyoxyethylene)-N-hexadecylpropylenediamine dihydrofluoride Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains N,N',N'-tris(polyoxyethylene)-N-hexadecylpropylenediamine dihydrofluoride
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
39 Octadecenyl-ammonium fluoride Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains octadecenyl-ammonium fluoride
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
40 Sodium fluorosilicate Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains sodium fluorosilicate
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
41 Potassium fluorosilicate Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains potassium fluorosilicate
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
42 Ammonium fluorosilicate Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains ammonium fluorosilicate
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
43 Magnesium fluorosilicate Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F.
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains magnesium fluorosilicate
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
44 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)imidazolidine-2-thione (a) Hair care preparations
(b) Nail-care preparations
 
(a) Up to 2%
(b) Up to 2%
 
(a) Prohibited in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
(b) The pH of the product as applied must be less than 4
 
Contains 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl) imidazolidine-2-thione
 
45 Benzyl alcohol (*) CAS No 100-51-6 (a) Solvent
(b) Fragrance/aromatic compositions/their raw materials 
  (b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
46 6-Methylcoumarin Oral hygiene products  0.003%     
47 Nicomethanol hydrofluoride Oral hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains nicomethanol hydrofluoride
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
48 Silver nitrate Solely for products intended for colouring eyelashes and eyebrows  4%    - Contains silver nitrate
- Rinse the eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them 
49 Selenium disulphide Antidandruff shampoos  1%    - Contains selenium disulphide
- Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin 
50 Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes AlxZr(OH)yClz and the aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide glycine complexes Antiperspirants  20% as anhydrous aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide; 5.4% as zirconium  1. The ratio of the number of aluminium atoms to that of zirconium atoms must be between 2 and 10
2. The ratio of the number of (Al+Zr) atoms to that of chlorine atoms must be between 0.9 and 2.1.
3. Prohibited in aerosols dispensers (sprays) 
Do not apply to irritated or damaged skin 
51 Quinolin-8-ol and bis(8-hydroxyquinolium) sulphate (a) Stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide in rinse-off hair-care preparations
(b) Stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide in non-rinse-off hair-care preparations
 
(a) 0.3% calculated as base
(b) 0.03% calculated as base
 
   
52 Methanol Denaturant for ethanol and isopropyl alcohol  5% calculated as a % of ethanol and isopropyl alcohol     
53 Etidronic acid and its salts (1-hydroxyethylidene-di-phosphonic acid and its salts) (a) Hair-care
(b) Soap
 
(a) 1.5% expressed as etidronic acid
(b) 0.2% expressed as etidronic acid
 
   
54 1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol - Rinse-off products only
- Prohibited in oral hygiene products 
2%  As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 43   
56 Magnesium fluoride Dental hygiene products  0.15% calculated as F
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% 
  Contains magnesium fluoride
For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory:
"Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor." 
57 Strontium chloride hexahydrate (a) Toothpaste
(b) Shampoo and face care products
 
(a) 3.5%, calculated as strontium
When mixed with other permitted strontium products the total strontium content must not exceed 3.5%
(b) 2.1%, calculated as strontium
When mixed with other permitted strontium products the total strontium content must not exceed 2.1%
 
  Contains strontium chloride
Frequent use by children is not advisable
 
58 Strontium acetate hemihydrate Toothpaste  3.5%, calculated as strontium
When mixed with other permitted strontium products the total strontium content must not exceed 3.5% 
  Contains strontium acetate
Frequent use by children is not advisable 
59 Talc: Hydrated magnesium silicate (a) Powdery products intended to be used for children under three years of age
(b) Other products
 
    (a) Keep powder away from children's nose and mounth
 
60 Fatty acid dialkylamides and dialkanolamides   Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%  - Do not use with nitrosating systems
- Maximum secondary amine content: 5% (applies to raw materials)
- Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg
- Keep in nitrite-free containers 
 
61 Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts   Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%  - Do not use with nitrosating systems
- Minimum purity: 99%
- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials)
- Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg
- Keep in nitrite-free containers 
 
62 Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts (a) Non-rinse-off products
(b) Other products
 
(a) 2.5%
 
(a) (b)
- Do not use with nitrosating systems
- Minimum purity: 99%
- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials)
- Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg
- Keep in nitrite-free containers
 
 
63 Strontium hydroxide pH-regulator in depilatory products  3.5% calculated as strontium, max. pH of 12.7    - Keep out of reach of children
- Avoid contact with the eyes 
64 Strontium peroxide Rinse-off hair care preparations professional use  4.5% calculated as strontium in the ready-for-use preparations  All products must meet the hydrogen peroxide release requirements  - Avoid contact with eyes
- Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them
- For professional use only
- Wear suitable gloves. 
65 Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (a) Rinse-off hair (head) care products
(b) Other products
 
(a) 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
(b) 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
 
(a) In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
 
(a) Avoid contact with the eyes
(b) Avoid contact with the eyes
 
66 Polyacrylamides (a) Body-care leave-on products
(b) Other cosmetic products
 
  (a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg
(b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg
 
 
67 Amyl cinnamal (CAS No 122-40-7)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
69 Cinnamyl alcohol (CAS No 104-54-1)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
70 Citral (CAS No 5392-40-5)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
71 Eugenol (CAS No 97-53-0)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
72 Hydroxycitronellal CAS No 107-75-5 (a) Oral products
(b) Other products 
(b) 1.0%  (a) (b)
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
73 Isoeugenol CAS No 97-54-1 (a) Oral products
(b) Other products 
(b) 0.02%  (a)(b)
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
74 Amylcinnamyl alcohol (CAS No 101-85-9)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
75 Benzyl salicylate (CAS No 118-58-1)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
76 Cinnamal (CAS No 104-55-2)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
77 Coumarin (CAS No 91-64-5)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
78 Geraniol (CAS No 106-24-1)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
79 Hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexenecarboxaldehyde (CAS No 31906-04-4)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
80 Anisyl alcohol (CAS No 105-13-5)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
81 Benzyl cinnamate (CAS No 103-41-3)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
82 Farnesol (CAS No 4602-84-0)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
83 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde (CAS No 80-54-6)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
84 Linalool (CAS No 78-70-6)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
85 Benzyl benzoate (CAS No 120-51-4)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
86 Citronellol (CAS No 106-22-9)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
87 Hexyl cinnamaldehyde (CAS No 101-86-0)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
88 d-Limonene (CAS No 5989-27-5)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products
Peroxide value less than 20 mmoles/L (**) 
 
89 Methyl 2-octynoate (CAS No 111-12-6)
Methyl heptin carbonate
(a) Oral products
(b) Other products 
(b) 0.01% when used alone
When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product should not exceed 0.01% (of which methyl octine carbonate should not be more than 0.002%) 
(a)(b)
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
90 3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one (CAS No 127-51-5)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
91 Oak moss extract (CAS No 90028-68-5)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
92 Treemoss extract (CAS No 90028-67-4)     The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 6(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products 
 
93 2,4-Diamino-pyrimidine-3-oxide (CAS No 74638-76-9)) Hair care formulations  1.5%     
94 Benzoyl peroxide Artificial nail systems  0.7% (after mixing)  Professional use only  - For professional use only
- Avoid skin contact
- Read directions for use carefully 
95 Hydroquinone methylether Artificial nail systems  0.02% (after mixing for use)  Professional use only  - For professional use only
- Avoid skin contact
- Read directions for use carefully 
96 Musk xylene (CAS No 81-15-2) All cosmetic products, with the exception of oral care products
 
(a) 1.0% in fine fragrance
(b) 0.4% in eau de toilette
(c) 0.03% in other products
 
   
97 Musk ketone (CAS No 81-14-1) All cosmetic products, with the exception of oral care products
 
(a) 1.4% in fine fragrance
(b) 0.56% in eau de toilette
(c) 0.042% in other products
 
   
98 Salicylic acid (1) (CAS No 69-72-7) (a) Rinse-off hair products
(b) Other products
 
(a) 3.0%
(b) 2.0%
 
Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age, except for shampoos
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.
 
Not to be used for children under three years of age (2) 
99 Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites (3) (a) Oxidative hair dye products
(b) Hair straightening products
(c) Self tanning products for the face
(d) Other self tanning products
 
(a) 0.67% expressed as free SO2
(b) 6.7% expressed as free SO2
(c) 0.45% expressed as free SO2
(d) 0.40% expressed as free SO2
 
(a) (b) (c) (d) 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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