Preservative
176 ingredients, 17,352 products
Official definition
Inhibits primarily the development of micro-organisms in cosmetics.Decision 2006/257/EC, inventory of cosmetic ingredients (definitions of functions).
Definitions cited for information: the inventory decision was repealed on 8 May 2020. It does not establish an authorisation.
In plain words
176 ingredients in the database declare the function “Preservative” in CosIngThe European Commission's database of cosmetic ingredients.. These are EU glossary names; an ingredient can declare several roles.
17,352 products in the database list at least one of these ingredients, each counted once. This count does not establish the role or effectiveness of the finished product.
Ingredients subject to a prohibition or conditions of use under the Cosmetics Regulation: 134. A declared role is not an authorisation: check the conditions for the ingredient and its intended use.
Ingredients declaring this function
Most frequent in the products of the database first.
| Ingredient | Regulatory status |
|---|---|
| SODIUM BENZOATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 1: products: a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products b) Oral care products c) Leave-on products; maximum concentration: a) 2.5% (acid) b) 1.7% (acid) c) 0.5% (acid) |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 29: maximum concentration: 1.0% |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex III, entry 45: products: (a) Solvent (b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials Annex V, entry 34: maximum concentration: 1.0% |
| POTASSIUM SORBATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 4: maximum concentration: 0.6% (acid) |
| BENZOIC ACID | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 1: products: a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products b) Oral care products c) Leave-on products; maximum concentration: a) 2.5% (acid) b) 1.7% (acid) c) 0.5% (acid) |
| METHYLPARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters |
| SALICYLIC ACID | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex III, entry 98: products: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant; maximum concentration: (a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5% Annex V, entry 3: maximum concentration: Salicylic acid: 0.5% (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0.5% (acid) |
| METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 39: products: Rinse-off; maximum concentration: 0.0015% (of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of 5-Chloro-2-methyl-isothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-Methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one Annex V, entry 57: maximum concentration: 0.0015% Rinse-off products |
| DEHYDROACETIC ACID | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 13: maximum concentration: 0.6% (as acid) |
| METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 39: products: Rinse-off; maximum concentration: 0.0015% (of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of 5-Chloro-2-methyl-isothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-Methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one |
| CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex III, entry 286: products: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Leave-on hair products (c) Leave-on face products; maximum concentration: (a) 2.5% for the individual concentrarions or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride (b) 1.0% for the individual concentrarions or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride (c) 0.5% for the individual concentrarions or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride Annex V, entry 44: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| SORBIC ACID | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 4: maximum concentration: 0.6% (acid) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12 a: maximum concentration: - 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, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% |
| CHLORPHENESIN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 50: maximum concentration: 0.3% |
| BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex III, entry 287: products: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Leave-on hair products (c) Leave-on face products; maximum concentration: (a) 5.0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286. (b) 3.0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286. (c) 3.0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286. Annex V, entry 44: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| SODIUM SALICYLATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 3: maximum concentration: Salicylic acid: 0.5% (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0.5% (acid) |
| PIROCTONE OLAMINE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 35: products: a) Rinse-off products b) Other products; maximum concentration: a) 1.0% b) 0.5% |
| DMDM HYDANTOIN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 33: maximum concentration: 0.6% |
| ETHYLPARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters |
| SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 13: maximum concentration: 0.6% (as acid) |
| CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 42: maximum concentration: 0.3% (as chlorhexidine) |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 46: maximum concentration: 0.5% |
| IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 56: products: a) Rinse-off products b) Leave-on products c) Deodorants/antiperspirants; maximum concentration: a) 0.02% b) 0.01% c) 0.0075% |
| SODIUM METABISULFITE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 9: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as free SO2) |
| FORMIC ACID | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 14: maximum concentration: 0.5% (as acid) |
| ZINC PYRITHIONE | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) |
| BUTYLPARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12 a: maximum concentration: - 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, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% |
| IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 27: maximum concentration: 0.6% |
| SODIUM METHYLPARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters |
| O-CYMEN-5-OL | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 38: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 21: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 44: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex III, entry 65: products: Rinse-off hair (head) products; maximum concentration: 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) Annex V, entry 54: maximum concentration: 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) |
| POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 28: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| TRICLOSAN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 25: products: 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;; maximum concentration: 0.3% |
| UNDECYLENIC ACID | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 18: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as acid) |
| CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 42: maximum concentration: 0.3% (as chlorhexidine) |
| SODIUM FORMATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 14: maximum concentration: 0.5% (as acid) |
| STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| METHYL BENZOATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) |
| MYRTRIMONIUM BROMIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| CLIMBAZOLE | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex III, entry 310: products: Rinse-off anti-dandruff shampoo; maximum concentration: 2.0% Annex V, entry 32: products: (a) Hair lotions (b) Face creams (c) Foot care products (d) Rinse-off shampoo; maximum concentration: (a) 0.2% (b) 0.2% (c) 0.2% (d) 0.5% |
| ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCl | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex III, entry 197: products: (a) soap (b) anti- dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray; maximum concentration: 0.8% Annex V, entry 58: products: (a) Mouthwashes (b) Other products; maximum concentration: (a) 0.15% (b) 0.4% |
| SODIUM PROPYLPARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12 a: maximum concentration: - 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, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% |
| STEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 44: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 53: products: a) Rinse-off products b) Leave-on products other than oral products; maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE | Prohibited above a formaldehyde threshold (Annex II) Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 51: maximum concentration: 0.5% |
| 5-BROMO-5-NITRO-1,3-DIOXANE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 20: products: Rinse-off products; maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| DICHLOROBENZYL ALCOHOL | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 22: maximum concentration: 0.15% |
| SILVER CHLORIDE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 52: maximum concentration: 0.004% (as AgCl) |
| LAURTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 44: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| ETHYL BENZOATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) |
| POTASSIUM BENZOATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) |
| SODIUM BISULFITE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 9: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as free SO2) |
| SILVER CITRATE | Entry for a mixture with the same CAS number (Annex V) |
| SODIUM ETHYLPARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters |
| GLUTARAL | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 48: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| FORMALDEHYDE | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) |
| QUATERNIUM-15 | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) |
| HEXAMIDINE DIISETHIONATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 47: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| CHLORHEXIDINE DIACETATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 42: maximum concentration: 0.3% (as chlorhexidine) |
| CHLOROXYLENOL | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 26: maximum concentration: 0.5% |
| SODIUM PROPIONATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 2: maximum concentration: 2% (acid) |
| CHLORHEXIDINE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 42: maximum concentration: 0.3% (as chlorhexidine) |
| COCOALKONIUM CHLORIDE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 54: maximum concentration: 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) |
| O-PHENYLPHENOL | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 7: products: (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave-on products; maximum concentration: (a) 0.2% (as phenol (b) 0.15% (as phenol) |
| PHENOXYISOPROPANOL | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex III, entry 54: products: Rinse-off products Not to be used in oral products; maximum concentration: 2% Annex V, entry 43: products: Only for rinse-off products; maximum concentration: 1.0% |
| POTASSIUM METABISULFITE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 9: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as free SO2) |
| SODIUM SORBATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 4: maximum concentration: 0.6% (acid) |
| THYMUS VULGARIS LEAF OIL | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| AMMONIUM BENZOATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) |
| ISOPROPYLPARABEN | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) |
| PROPYL BENZOATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) |
| BROMOCHLOROPHENE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 37: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| CETEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| CHLOROACETAMIDE | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) |
| CHLOROBUTANOL | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 11: maximum concentration: 0.5% |
| DIMETHYL OXAZOLIDINE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 45: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL EXTRACT | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| LAURALKONIUM BROMIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 24: products: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes; maximum concentration: 0.2% |
| PHENOL | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) |
| PIROCTONE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 35: products: a) Rinse-off products b) Other products; maximum concentration: a) 1.0% b) 0.5% |
| PROPIONIC ACID | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 2: maximum concentration: 2% (acid) |
| SODIUM BUTYLPARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12 a: maximum concentration: - 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, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% |
| SODIUM PYRITHIONE | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) |
| SOYTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| TEA-SALICYLATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 3: maximum concentration: Salicylic acid: 0.5% (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0.5% (acid) |
| TRICLOCARBAN | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex III, entry 100: products: Rinse-off products; maximum concentration: 1.5% Annex V, entry 23: products: All cosmetic products, with the exception of mouthwash.; maximum concentration: 0.2% |
| 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters |
| 7-ETHYLBICYCLOOXAZOLIDINE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 49: maximum concentration: 0.3% |
| ALPINIA SPECIOSA FLOWER/LEAF/SEED/STEM EXTRACT | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| AMMONIUM BISULFITE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 9: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as free SO2) |
| AMMONIUM PROPIONATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 2: maximum concentration: 2% (acid) |
| AMMONIUM SILVER ZINC ALUMINUM SILICATE | Prohibited, with exceptions (Annex II) Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 61: products: (a) Deodorant spray (b) Powder foundation; maximum concentration: (a) and (b) 1% |
| AMMONIUM SULFITE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 9: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as free SO2) |
| BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex III, entry 65: products: Rinse-off hair (head) products; maximum concentration: 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) Annex V, entry 54: maximum concentration: 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) |
| BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex III, entry 65: products: Rinse-off hair (head) products; maximum concentration: 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) Annex V, entry 54: maximum concentration: 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) |
| BENZYLHEMIFORMAL | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 55: products: Rinse-off products; maximum concentration: 0.15% |
| BUTYL BENZOATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) |
| CALCIUM BENZOATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) |
| CALCIUM PARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters |
| CALCIUM PROPIONATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 2: maximum concentration: 2% (acid) |
| CALCIUM SALICYLATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 3: maximum concentration: Salicylic acid: 0.5% (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0.5% (acid) |
| CALCIUM SORBATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 4: maximum concentration: 0.6% (acid) |
| CALCIUM UNDECYLENATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 18: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as acid) |
| CETALKONIUM CHLORIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| CETEARALKONIUM BROMIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| CHLOROPHENE | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) |
| COCOTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| DIBROMOCYANOACETAMIDE | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| DIBROMOHEXAMIDINE ISETHIONATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 15: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| HEXACHLOROPHENE | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) |
| HEXAMIDINE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 47: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| HEXAMIDINE DIPARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 47: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| HEXAMIDINE PARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 47: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| HEXETIDINE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 19: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| HYDROGENATED PALMTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| HYDROGENATED TALLOWALKONIUM CHLORIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| HYDROGENATED TALLOWTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| IDEBENONYL NICOTINATE | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| ISOBUTYL BENZOATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) |
| ISOPROPYL BENZOATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) |
| ISOPROPYL CRESOLS | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 38: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| KUNZEA ERICOIDES BRANCH/LEAF OIL | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| KUNZEA ERICOIDES BRANCH/LEAF WATER | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| LACTOBACILLUS/BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA FLOWER EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| LACTOBACILLUS/RADISH ROOT FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| LAURALKONIUM CHLORIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| LAURTRIMONIUM BROMIDE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 44: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| LIPPIA ORIGANOIDES LEAF/FLOWER/STEM OIL | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| MAGNESIUM BENZOATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) |
| MAGNESIUM PROPIONATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 2: maximum concentration: 2% (acid) |
| MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 3: maximum concentration: Salicylic acid: 0.5% (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0.5% (acid) |
| MEA-BENZOATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) |
| MEA-SALICYLATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 3: maximum concentration: Salicylic acid: 0.5% (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0.5% (acid) |
| MEA-UNDECYLENATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 18: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as acid) |
| MEK PEROXIDES | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| METHENAMINE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 30: maximum concentration: 0.15% |
| MURRAYA KOENIGII LEAF OIL | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| MYRISTALKONIUM CHLORIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| MYRISTALKONIUM SACCHARINATE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| PHENYL BENZOATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) |
| PHENYL MERCURIC ACETATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 17: products: Eye products; maximum concentration: 0.007% (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Directive, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0.007% |
| PHENYL MERCURIC BENZOATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 17: products: Eye products; maximum concentration: 0.007% (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Directive, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0.007% |
| PHENYL MERCURIC BORATE | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| PHENYL MERCURIC BROMIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| PHENYL MERCURIC CHLORIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| PHENYLPARABEN | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) |
| POLYOXYMETHYLENE GLYCOL UREA | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| POTASSIUM BUTYLPARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12 a: maximum concentration: - 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, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% |
| POTASSIUM ETHYLPARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters |
| POTASSIUM METHYLPARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters |
| POTASSIUM PARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters |
| POTASSIUM PROPIONATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 2: maximum concentration: 2% (acid) |
| POTASSIUM PROPYLPARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12 a: maximum concentration: - 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, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% |
| POTASSIUM SALICYLATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 3: maximum concentration: Salicylic acid: 0.5% (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0.5% (acid) |
| POTASSIUM SULFITE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 9: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as free SO2) |
| POTASSIUM UNDECYLENATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 18: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as acid) |
| S-FROG OCTAPEPTIDE-1 D-LEUCYL D-LYSYL TRIPEPTIDE-90 AMIDE | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| SODIUM IODATE | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| SODIUM ISOPROPYLPARABEN | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| SODIUM PARABEN | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters |
| SODIUM UNDECYLENATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 18: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as acid) |
| SODIUM/PHOSPHORUS/ZINC/CALCIUM/SILICON/ALUMINUM/SILVER OXIDES | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| STEARTRIMONIUM BROMIDE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 44: maximum concentration: 0.1% |
| TALLOWALKONIUM CHLORIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| TALLOWTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| TEA-SORBATE | Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) |
| TEA-UNDECYLENATE | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III) Annex V, entry 18: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as acid) |
| TEREPHTHALALDEHYDE | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| THIAMINE BIS-LAURYLSULFATE | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| THIMEROSAL | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 16: products: Eye products; maximum concentration: 0.007% (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0.007% |
| TRIFERRIC AQUA HYDROXY OXO BIS-TRIMESATE | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
| ZIRCONIUM OXIDE ACETATE TRIMESICATE | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation |
Ingredients subject to rules
- SODIUM BENZOATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 1: products: a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products b) Oral care products c) Leave-on products; maximum concentration: a) 2.5% (acid) b) 1.7% (acid) c) 0.5% (acid) - PHENOXYETHANOL : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 29: maximum concentration: 1.0% - BENZYL ALCOHOL : Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)
Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex III, entry 45: products: (a) Solvent (b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials
Annex V, entry 34: maximum concentration: 1.0% - POTASSIUM SORBATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 4: maximum concentration: 0.6% (acid) - BENZOIC ACID : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 1: products: a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products b) Oral care products c) Leave-on products; maximum concentration: a) 2.5% (acid) b) 1.7% (acid) c) 0.5% (acid) - METHYLPARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters - SALICYLIC ACID : Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)
Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex III, entry 98: products: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant; maximum concentration: (a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Annex V, entry 3: maximum concentration: Salicylic acid: 0.5% (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0.5% (acid) - METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 39: products: Rinse-off; maximum concentration: 0.0015% (of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of 5-Chloro-2-methyl-isothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-Methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one
Annex V, entry 57: maximum concentration: 0.0015% Rinse-off products - DEHYDROACETIC ACID : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 13: maximum concentration: 0.6% (as acid) - METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 39: products: Rinse-off; maximum concentration: 0.0015% (of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of 5-Chloro-2-methyl-isothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-Methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one - CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE : Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)
Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex III, entry 286: products: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Leave-on hair products (c) Leave-on face products; maximum concentration: (a) 2.5% for the individual concentrarions or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride (b) 1.0% for the individual concentrarions or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride (c) 0.5% for the individual concentrarions or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride
Annex V, entry 44: maximum concentration: 0.1% - SORBIC ACID : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 4: maximum concentration: 0.6% (acid) - PROPYLPARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 12 a: maximum concentration: - 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, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% - CHLORPHENESIN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 50: maximum concentration: 0.3% - BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE : Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)
Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex III, entry 287: products: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Leave-on hair products (c) Leave-on face products; maximum concentration: (a) 5.0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286. (b) 3.0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286. (c) 3.0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286.
Annex V, entry 44: maximum concentration: 0.1% - SODIUM SALICYLATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 3: maximum concentration: Salicylic acid: 0.5% (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0.5% (acid) - PIROCTONE OLAMINE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 35: products: a) Rinse-off products b) Other products; maximum concentration: a) 1.0% b) 0.5% - DMDM HYDANTOIN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 33: maximum concentration: 0.6% - ETHYLPARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters - SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 13: maximum concentration: 0.6% (as acid) - CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 42: maximum concentration: 0.3% (as chlorhexidine) - DIAZOLIDINYL UREA : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 46: maximum concentration: 0.5% - IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 56: products: a) Rinse-off products b) Leave-on products c) Deodorants/antiperspirants; maximum concentration: a) 0.02% b) 0.01% c) 0.0075% - SODIUM METABISULFITE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 9: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as free SO2) - FORMIC ACID : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 14: maximum concentration: 0.5% (as acid) - ZINC PYRITHIONE : Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II)
- BUTYLPARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 12 a: maximum concentration: - 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, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% - IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 27: maximum concentration: 0.6% - SODIUM METHYLPARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters - O-CYMEN-5-OL : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 38: maximum concentration: 0.1% - 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 21: maximum concentration: 0.1% - CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 44: maximum concentration: 0.1% - BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE : Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)
Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex III, entry 65: products: Rinse-off hair (head) products; maximum concentration: 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
Annex V, entry 54: maximum concentration: 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) - POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 28: maximum concentration: 0.1% - TRICLOSAN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 25: products: 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;; maximum concentration: 0.3% - UNDECYLENIC ACID : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 18: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as acid) - CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 42: maximum concentration: 0.3% (as chlorhexidine) - SODIUM FORMATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 14: maximum concentration: 0.5% (as acid) - METHYL BENZOATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) - CLIMBAZOLE : Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)
Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex III, entry 310: products: Rinse-off anti-dandruff shampoo; maximum concentration: 2.0%
Annex V, entry 32: products: (a) Hair lotions (b) Face creams (c) Foot care products (d) Rinse-off shampoo; maximum concentration: (a) 0.2% (b) 0.2% (c) 0.2% (d) 0.5% - ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCl : Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)
Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex III, entry 197: products: (a) soap (b) anti- dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray; maximum concentration: 0.8%
Annex V, entry 58: products: (a) Mouthwashes (b) Other products; maximum concentration: (a) 0.15% (b) 0.4% - SODIUM PROPYLPARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 12 a: maximum concentration: - 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, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% - STEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 44: maximum concentration: 0.1% - BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 53: products: a) Rinse-off products b) Leave-on products other than oral products; maximum concentration: 0.1% - SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE : Prohibited above a formaldehyde threshold (Annex II)
Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 51: maximum concentration: 0.5% - 5-BROMO-5-NITRO-1,3-DIOXANE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 20: products: Rinse-off products; maximum concentration: 0.1% - DICHLOROBENZYL ALCOHOL : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 22: maximum concentration: 0.15% - SILVER CHLORIDE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 52: maximum concentration: 0.004% (as AgCl) - LAURTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 44: maximum concentration: 0.1% - ETHYL BENZOATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) - POTASSIUM BENZOATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) - SODIUM BISULFITE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 9: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as free SO2) - SODIUM ETHYLPARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters - GLUTARAL : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 48: maximum concentration: 0.1% - FORMALDEHYDE : Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II)
- QUATERNIUM-15 : Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II)
- HEXAMIDINE DIISETHIONATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 47: maximum concentration: 0.1% - CHLORHEXIDINE DIACETATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 42: maximum concentration: 0.3% (as chlorhexidine) - CHLOROXYLENOL : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 26: maximum concentration: 0.5% - SODIUM PROPIONATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 2: maximum concentration: 2% (acid) - CHLORHEXIDINE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 42: maximum concentration: 0.3% (as chlorhexidine) - COCOALKONIUM CHLORIDE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 54: maximum concentration: 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) - O-PHENYLPHENOL : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 7: products: (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave-on products; maximum concentration: (a) 0.2% (as phenol (b) 0.15% (as phenol) - PHENOXYISOPROPANOL : Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)
Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex III, entry 54: products: Rinse-off products Not to be used in oral products; maximum concentration: 2%
Annex V, entry 43: products: Only for rinse-off products; maximum concentration: 1.0% - POTASSIUM METABISULFITE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 9: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as free SO2) - SODIUM SORBATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 4: maximum concentration: 0.6% (acid) - AMMONIUM BENZOATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) - ISOPROPYLPARABEN : Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II)
- PROPYL BENZOATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) - BROMOCHLOROPHENE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 37: maximum concentration: 0.1% - CHLOROACETAMIDE : Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II)
- CHLOROBUTANOL : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 11: maximum concentration: 0.5% - DIMETHYL OXAZOLIDINE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 45: maximum concentration: 0.1% - P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 24: products: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes; maximum concentration: 0.2% - PHENOL : Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II)
- PIROCTONE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 35: products: a) Rinse-off products b) Other products; maximum concentration: a) 1.0% b) 0.5% - PROPIONIC ACID : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 2: maximum concentration: 2% (acid) - SODIUM BUTYLPARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 12 a: maximum concentration: - 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, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% - SODIUM PYRITHIONE : Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II)
- TEA-SALICYLATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 3: maximum concentration: Salicylic acid: 0.5% (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0.5% (acid) - TRICLOCARBAN : Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)
Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex III, entry 100: products: Rinse-off products; maximum concentration: 1.5%
Annex V, entry 23: products: All cosmetic products, with the exception of mouthwash.; maximum concentration: 0.2% - 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters - 7-ETHYLBICYCLOOXAZOLIDINE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 49: maximum concentration: 0.3% - AMMONIUM BISULFITE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 9: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as free SO2) - AMMONIUM PROPIONATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 2: maximum concentration: 2% (acid) - AMMONIUM SILVER ZINC ALUMINUM SILICATE : Prohibited, with exceptions (Annex II)
Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 61: products: (a) Deodorant spray (b) Powder foundation; maximum concentration: (a) and (b) 1% - AMMONIUM SULFITE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 9: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as free SO2) - BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE : Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)
Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex III, entry 65: products: Rinse-off hair (head) products; maximum concentration: 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
Annex V, entry 54: maximum concentration: 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) - BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE : Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)
Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex III, entry 65: products: Rinse-off hair (head) products; maximum concentration: 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
Annex V, entry 54: maximum concentration: 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) - BENZYLHEMIFORMAL : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 55: products: Rinse-off products; maximum concentration: 0.15% - BUTYL BENZOATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) - CALCIUM BENZOATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) - CALCIUM PARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters - CALCIUM PROPIONATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 2: maximum concentration: 2% (acid) - CALCIUM SALICYLATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 3: maximum concentration: Salicylic acid: 0.5% (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0.5% (acid) - CALCIUM SORBATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 4: maximum concentration: 0.6% (acid) - CALCIUM UNDECYLENATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 18: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as acid) - CHLOROPHENE : Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II)
- DIBROMOHEXAMIDINE ISETHIONATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 15: maximum concentration: 0.1% - HEXACHLOROPHENE : Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II)
- HEXAMIDINE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 47: maximum concentration: 0.1% - HEXAMIDINE DIPARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 47: maximum concentration: 0.1% - HEXAMIDINE PARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 47: maximum concentration: 0.1% - HEXETIDINE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 19: maximum concentration: 0.1% - ISOBUTYL BENZOATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) - ISOPROPYL BENZOATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) - ISOPROPYL CRESOLS : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 38: maximum concentration: 0.1% - LAURTRIMONIUM BROMIDE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 44: maximum concentration: 0.1% - MAGNESIUM BENZOATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) - MAGNESIUM PROPIONATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 2: maximum concentration: 2% (acid) - MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 3: maximum concentration: Salicylic acid: 0.5% (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0.5% (acid) - MEA-BENZOATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) - MEA-SALICYLATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 3: maximum concentration: Salicylic acid: 0.5% (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0.5% (acid) - MEA-UNDECYLENATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 18: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as acid) - METHENAMINE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 30: maximum concentration: 0.15% - PHENYL BENZOATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 1a: maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) - PHENYL MERCURIC ACETATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 17: products: Eye products; maximum concentration: 0.007% (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Directive, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0.007% - PHENYL MERCURIC BENZOATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 17: products: Eye products; maximum concentration: 0.007% (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Directive, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0.007% - PHENYL MERCURIC BORATE : Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex V) - PHENYLPARABEN : Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II)
- POTASSIUM BUTYLPARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 12 a: maximum concentration: - 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, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% - POTASSIUM ETHYLPARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters - POTASSIUM METHYLPARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters - POTASSIUM PARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters - POTASSIUM PROPIONATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 2: maximum concentration: 2% (acid) - POTASSIUM PROPYLPARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 12 a: maximum concentration: - 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, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% - POTASSIUM SALICYLATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 3: maximum concentration: Salicylic acid: 0.5% (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0.5% (acid) - POTASSIUM SULFITE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 9: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as free SO2) - POTASSIUM UNDECYLENATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 18: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as acid) - SODIUM PARABEN : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 12: maximum concentration: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters - SODIUM UNDECYLENATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 18: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as acid) - STEARTRIMONIUM BROMIDE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 44: maximum concentration: 0.1% - TEA-UNDECYLENATE : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Cited as an example in a rule, no rule of its own (Annex III)
Annex V, entry 18: maximum concentration: 0.2% (as acid) - THIMEROSAL : Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 16: products: Eye products; maximum concentration: 0.007% (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0.007%