The public consultation on the proposed harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA, a UV filter used in sunscreens, has started. ECHA has announced Spain's intention to classify Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA (CAS No. 21245-02-3, EC No....
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Rosin – RAC opinion
The RAC has adopted its opinion on the proposal for the harmonised classification of Rosin, Rosin, hydrogenated and Rosin Oligomers, ingredients derived from a natural resin obtained from pine trees and used in cosmetics primarily in depilatory products, make-up and...
Climbazole – Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
Belgium has submitted a proposal for Classification and Labelling (CLH) for the ingredient Climbazole. The ingredient Climbazole (CAS No. 38083-17-9, EC No. 253-775-4) is used in cosmetics as an anti-seborrhoeic agent, antimicrobial agent and preservative,...
Sorbic Acid – Intention for Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
Germany has submitted a CLH intention for Sorbic Acid (hexa-2,4-dienoic acid), an ingredient used as a preservative in cosmetic products. Sorbic Acid (CAS No. 110-44-1, EC No. 203-768-7) is currently listed in Annex V (list of permitted preservatives) to Regulation...
Dimethyl Imidazolidinone – Consultation on Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
The public consultation period has begun for the proposed Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH) of the ingredient Dimethyl Imidazolidinone, a synthetic compound used in cosmetic products as a skin-conditioning (humectant) agent and hair-conditioning agent. The...
Butyrolactone – Intention for Classification and Labelling (CLH)
Germany has submitted a harmonised classification (CLH) proposal for Butyrolactone, which is used in cosmetic products as a solvent and as a fragrance ingredient. Butyrolactone (CAS No. 96-48-0, EC No. 202-509-5) is not currently subject to a harmonised classification...
Trimethylolpropane – Intention for Classification and Labelling (CLH)
Norway has submitted an intention to harmonise the classification of Trimethylolpropane, an ingredient primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of esters employed as emollients and skin-conditioning agents in cosmetic formulations. Trimethylolpropane...
Methylparaben – Intention for Classification and Labelling (CLH)
France has submitted a classification intention for the ingredient Methylparaben. The ingredient Methylparaben (CAS No. 99-76-3, EC No. 202-785-7), used in cosmetics as a preservative, is currently regulated under Annex V of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, with maximum...
Resorcinol – RAC Opinion
The ECHA has announced that the RAC has adopted its opinion on the proposal for a harmonised classification of Resorcinol and has classified it as an endocrine disruptor for human health (ED HH 1, EUH380). The proposal to classify Resorcinol (CAS No. 108-46-3, EC No....
Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate – Consultation on Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
Norway has submitted a classification and labeling consultation for the ingredient 1-isopropyl-2,2-dimethyltrimethylene diisobutyrate (Trimethyl pentanyl diisobutyrate).
Silver Chloride – Consultation on Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
The public consultation period has begun on the proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for the ingredient Silver Chloride, used in cosmetic products as a preservative. ECHA has announced Sweden’s intention to classify the ingredient Silver Chloride...
Climbazole – Intention for Classification and Labelling (CLH)
Belgium has submitted an intention for classification for the ingredient Climbazole. The ingredient Climbazole (CAS No. 38083-17-9, EC No. 253-775-4) is used in cosmetics as an anti-seborrhoeic agent, antimicrobial agent and preservative, particularly in products...
