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Council Directive of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (76/768/EEC) (repealed)

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[F1 [F2Part 2] U.K. LIST OF SUBSTANCES PROVISIONALLY ALLOWED

Reference number Substance Restrictions Conditions of use and warnings which must be printed on the label Allowed until
Field of application and/or use Maximum authorized concentration in the finished cosmetic product Other limitations and requirements
a b c d e f g
[F31 Basic Blue 7 (CAS No 2390-60-5) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 0,2 % Can cause allergic reaction 30.9.2004
2 2-Amino-3-nitrophenol (CAS No 603-85-0) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 3,0 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,5 %

(a) (b) Can cause allergic reaction

30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 3,0 %

3 4-Amino-3-nitrophenol (CAS No 610-81-1) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 3,0 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,5 %

(a) (b) Can cause allergic reaction

30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 3,0 %

4 2,7-Naphthalenediol (CAS no 582-17-2) and its salts Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 1,0 % In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0,5 % 30.9.2004
5 m-Aminophenol (CAS no 591-27-5) 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 % Can cause allergic reaction 30.9.2004
6 2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-dimethylpyridine (CAS No 84540-47-6) 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 % Can cause allergic reaction 30.9.2004
7 4-Hydroxypropylamino-3-nitrophenol (CAS No 92952-81-3) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 5,2 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 2,6 %

(a) (b) Can cause allergic reaction

30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 2,6 %

8 6-Nitro-2,5-pyridinediamine (CAS No 69825-83-8) and its salts Non-oxidising colouring agent for hair dyeing 3,0 % Can cause allergic reaction 30.9.2004
9 HC Blue No 11 (CAS No 23920-15-2) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 3,0 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,5 %

(a) (b) Can cause allergic reaction

30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 2,0 %

10 Hydroxyethyl-2-nitro-p-toluidine (CAS No 100418-33-5) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 2,0 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,0 %

(a) (b) Can cause allergic reaction

30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 1,0 %

11 2-Hydroxyethylpicramic acid (CAS No 99610-72-7) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 3,0 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,5 %

(a) (b) Can cause allergic reaction

30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 2,0 %

12 p-Methylaminophenol (CAS No 150-75-4) and its salts Oxidising colouring agent for hair dyeing 3,0 % In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,5 % Can cause allergic reaction 30.9.2004
13 2,4-Diamino-5-methylphenoxyethanol (CAS No 141614-05-3) and its salts Oxidising colouring agent for hair dyeing 3,0 % In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,5 % Can cause allergic reaction 30.9.2004
14 HC Violet No 2 CAS No 104226-19-9) and its salts Non-oxidising colouring agent for hair dyeing 2,0 % 30.9.2004
15 Hydroxyethyl-2,6-dinitro-p-anisidine (CAS No 122252-11-3) and its salts Non-oxidising colouring agent for hair dyeing 3,0 % Can cause allergic reaction 30.9.2004
16 HC Blue No 12 (CAS No 104516-93-0) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 1,5 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0,75 %

(a) (b) Can cause allergic reaction

30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 1,5 %

17 [X12,4-Diamino-5 methyphenetol (CAS No 113715-25-6) 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 % Can cause allergic reaction 30.9.2004
18 1,3-Bis-(2,4-diaminophenoxy)propane (CAS No 81892-72-0) 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 % Can cause allergic reaction 30.9.2004
19 [X13-Amino-2,4-dichlorophenol (CAS No 61693-43-4) 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 % Can cause allergic reaction 30.9.2004
20 Phenyl methyl pyrazolone (CAS No 89-25-8) and its salts Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 0,5 % In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0,25 % 30.9.2004
21 2-Methyl-5-hydroxyethylaminophenol (CAS No 55302-96-0) 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 % Can cause allergic reaction 30.9.2004
22 Hydroxybenzomorpholine (CAS No 26021-57-8) 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 % Can cause allergic reaction 30.9.2004
23 1,7-Naphthalenediol (CAS No 575-38-2) and its salts Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 1,0 % In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0,5 % Can cause allergic reaction 30.9.2004
24 HC Yellow No 10 (CAS No 109023-83-8) and its salts Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 0,2 % 30.9.2004
25 2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-pyridinediamine (CAS No 85679-78-3) and its salts Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 0,5 % In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0,25 % Can cause allergic reaction 30.9.2004
26 HC Orange No 2 (CAS No 85765-48-6) and its salts Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 1,0 % 30.9.2004
27 HC Violet No 1 (CAS No 82576-75-8) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 0,5 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0,25 % 30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 0,5 %

28 3-Methylamino-4-nitro-phenoxyethanol (CAS No 59820-63-2) and its salts Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 1,0 % 30.9.2004
29 2-Hydroxy-ethylamino-5-nitro-anisole (CAS No 66095-81-6) and its salts Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 1,0 % 30.9.2004
30 2-Chloro-5-nitro-N-hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine (CAS No 50610-28-1) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 2,0 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,0 % 30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 1,0 %

31 [X1HC Red No 13 (CAS No 94158-13-1) and its salts]

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 2,5 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,25 % 30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 2,5 %

32 1,5-Naphthalenediol (CAS No 83-56-7) and its salts Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 1,0 % In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0,5 % 30.9.2004
33 Hydroxypropyl bis (N-hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine) (CAS No 128729-30-6) and its salts Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 3,0 % In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,5 % Can cause allergic reaction 30.9.2004
34 o-Aminophenol (CAS No 95-55-6) 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 % 30.9.2004
35 4-Amino-2-hydroxytoluene (CAS No 2835-95-2) and its salts Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 3,0 % In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,5 % 30.9.2004
36 [X12,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol (CAS No 66422-95-5) and its salts] Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 4,0 % In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 2,0 % 30.9.2004
37 2-Methylresorcinol (CAS No 608-25-3) 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 % 30.9.2004
38 4-Amino-m-cresol (CAS No 2835-99-6) and its salts Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 3,0 % In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,5 % 30.9.2004
39 2-Amino-4-hydroxyethylaminoanisole (CAS No 83763-47-7) and its salts Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 3,0 % In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,5 % 30.9.2004
40 3,4-Diamino-benzoicacid (CAS No 619-05-6) 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 % 30.9.2004
41 6-Amino-o-cresol (CAS No 17672-22-9) and its salts Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 3,0 % In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,5 % 30.9.2004
42 2-Aminomethyl-p-aminophenol (CAS No 79352-72-0) and its salts Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 3,0 % In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,5 % 30.9.2004
43 Hydroxyethylamino-methyl-p-aminophenol (CAS No 110952-46-0) and its salts Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 3,0 % In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,5 % 30.9.2004
44 Hydroxyethyl-3,4-methylenedioxyaniline (CAS No 81329-90-0) and its salts Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 3,0 % In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,5 % 30.9.2004
45 [X1Acid Black 52 (CAS No 3618-58-4) 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 % 30.9.2004
46 2-Nitro-p-phenylenediamine (CAS No 5307-14-2) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 0,3 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0,15 % 30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 0,3 %

47 HC Blue No 2 (CAS No 33229-34-4) and its salts Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 2,8 % 30.9.2004
48 3-Nitro-p-hydroxyethylaminophenol (CAS No 65235-31-6) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 6,0 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 3,0 % 30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 6,0 %

49 4-Nitrophenyl aminoethylurea (CAS No 27080-42-8) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 0,5 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0,25 % 30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 0,5 %

50 HC Red No 10 + HC Red No 11 (CAS No 95576-89-9 + 95576-92-4) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 2,0 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,0 % 30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 1,0 %

51 Yellow No 6 (CAS No 104333-00-8) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 2,0 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,0 % 30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 1,0 %

52 HC Yellow No 12 (CAS No 59320-13-7) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 1,0 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0,5 % 30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 0,5 %

53 [X1HC Blue No 10 (CAS No 102767-27-1) 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 % 30.9.2004
54 HC Blue No 9 (CAS No 114087-47-1) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 2,0 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,0 % 30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 1,0 %

55 2-Chloro-6-ethylamino-4-nitrophenol (CAS No 131657-78-8) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 3,0 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,5 % 30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 3,0 %

56 2-Amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol (CAS No 6358-09-4) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 2,0 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1,0 % 30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 2,0 %

57 Basic Blue 26 (CAS No 2580-56-5) (CI 44045) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 0,5 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0,25 % 30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 0,5 %

58 Acid Red 33 (CAS No 3567-66-6) (CI 17200) and its salts Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 2,0 % 30.9.2004
59 Ponceau SX (CAS No 4548-53-2) (CI 14700) and its salts Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing 2,0 % 30.9.2004
60 Basic Violet 14 (CAS No 632-99-5) (CI 42510) and its salts

(a) Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(a) 0,3 %

In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 0,15 % 30.9.2004

(b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

(b) 0,3 %

61 Musk xylene (CAS no 81-15-2) All cosmetic products, with the exception of oral care products

(a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance

[F430.9.2004]

(b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette

(c) 0,03 % in other products

62 Musk ketone (CAS No 81-14-1) All cosmetic products, with the exception of oral care products

(a) 1,4 % in fine fragrance

[F430.9.2004]

(b) 0,56 % in eau de toilette

(c) 0,042 % in other products

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