cosmetics-preservatives

Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex V - Allowed Preservatives

EU. Allowed Preservatives: Annex V, Regulation 1223/2009/EC on Cosmetic Products, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2024/996, OJ L of 4 April 2024

This list contains substances designated as preservatives which cosmetic products marketed in the European Union may contain. The list contains maximum concentration limits and other restrictions. It also contains special labelling requirements, which outline conditions of use and warnings.

Behentrimonium chloride

EC / List no: 241-327-0 CAS no: 17301-53-0
Ref No.
44
Conditions Product type, body parts
All cosmetic products
Function(s)
Preservative
Restriction(s)
Maximum concentration value is given for 'Alkyl (C 12-22) trimethyl ammonium bromide and chloride'
Maximum Threshold
0.1 %
Notes
For use other than as a preservative, see Annex III, No 287