The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Benzophenone-1 as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. On February 15, 2021, the European Commission requested information on the possibilities of classifying this ingredient as an endocrine disruptor. In addition, on December 20...
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Benzophenone-4 – New mandate for ingredient evaluation
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Benzophenone-4 as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. On February 15, 2021, the European Commission requested information on the possibilities of classifying this ingredient as an endocrine disruptor. In addition, on December 20...
Hexyl Salicylate – New mandate for ingredient evaluation
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Hexyl Salicylate as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. Hexyl Salicylate, hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, (CAS: 6259-76-3, EC No: 228-408-6) is an ingredient with a sweet, floral and fruity odor. For this reason, it is used in fragrance...
HC Blue 18 (B122) – New mandate for ingredient evaluation
SCCS scientific opinion is requested on HC Blue 18 (B122) hair color as a cosmetic ingredient. The ingredient HC BLUE NO. 18 with INCI name HC Blue 18 and chemical name '3-[(E)-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)diazenyl]-2,1-benzisothiazole-5-sulfonamide (CAS No....
Water Soluble Zinc Salts – New Mandate for Ingredient Evaluation
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on the Zinc Salts soluble in water as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. Water-soluble zinc salts are used in oral cosmetic products to reduce bad smell, tartar, and plaque formation. Currently, water-soluble zinc salts are...
Methyl Salicylate – New mandate for ingredient evaluation
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Methyl Salicylate as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. Methyl Salicylate, methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, (CAS: 119-36-8 EC No: 204-317-7) is intended for use in fragrance blends and as a flavoring and soothing agent in oral care...
Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine – New mandate for ingredient evaluation
The scientific opinion of the SCCS is requested on Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt as a cosmetic ingredient.20 Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine (A165) (CAS: 73793-79-0) and its dihydrochloride salt are intended to be used as hair dye....
Silver Zinc Zeolite – Opinion Request
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Silver Zinc Zeolite as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. Silver Zinc Zeolite (SZZ) (CAS No. 130328-20-0, EC No. 603-404-0) with the INCI name 'Ammonium Silver Zinc Aluminum Silicate'. It is used for the antimicrobial effects...
Titanium Dioxide – Opinion Request
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Titanium Dioxide as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) (CAS/EC No. 13463-67-7/236-675-5, 1317-70-0/215-280-1, 1317-80-2/215-282-2) is a white, inert, insoluble substance. It has the following uses: In its...
Hydroxyapatite (nano) – New mandate for the evaluation of cosmetic ingredients
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on the cosmetic ingredient Hydroxyapatite (nano) on safety when used in oral cosmetic products is sought. Hydroxyapatite (nano) (CAS No. 1306-06-17, EC No. 215-145-7) is classified as an abrasive, bulking, oral care, and skin...
Sodium Bromothymol Blue (C186) – New mandate for the evaluation of cosmetic ingredients
The scientific opinion of the SCCS of the cosmetic ingredient Sodium Bromothymol Blue (C186) on its safety in colorants is requested. The cosmetic Sodium Bromothymol Blue (C186) (CAS No. 34722-90-2, EC No. 252-169-7) with the chemical name 'Sodium α-...
Citral – New mandate for the evaluation of cosmetic ingredients
The scientific opinion of the SCCS of the cosmetic ingredient Citral on the sensitization endpoint is requested. Citral (CAS No. 5392-40-5, EC No. 226-394-6) with the chemical name ‘3,7-Dimethyl-2,6- octadienal’ is a mixture of neral and geranial, which are...

