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) 2023/1545, OJ L 188, 27 July 2023

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.

Potassium hydroxide

EC / List no: 215-181-3 CAS no: 1310-58-3
Ref No.
15a
Restrictions Product type, body parts
Depilatories
Function(s)
pH adjuster
Qualifier(s)
pH < 12.7
Warning Label
Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes.
Notes
For other uses of potassium hydroxide, see Annex III, No 15d