cosmetics-restricted-subs

Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex III - Restricted Substances

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

This list contains substances whose use in cosmetic products in the European Union is banned, except under certain conditions as indicated in Annex III. The list specifies the field of application or use, maximum allowable concentration limits in finished products, and any additional limitations.

Lithium hydroxide

EC / List no: 215-183-4 CAS no: 1310-65-2
Ref No.
15b
Restrictions Product type, body parts
Professional use products for straightening hair
Maximum Threshold
4.5 %
Restriction(s)
For professional use
Expressed As
As weight of NaOH
Warning Label
Avoid contact with eyes. Can cause blindness.
Notes
The concentration of sodium, potassium or lithium hydroxide is expressed as weight of sodium hydroxide

In case of mixtures, the sum should not exceed the limits given in column g