Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts in EU cosmetics: Annex V, entry 4
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts: the maximum concentration in ready for use preparation is 0,6 % (acid). Annex V, entry 4, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- V: List of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products
- Reference number
- 4
- Chemical name/INN
- Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- Sorbic acid, calcium sorbate, sodium sorbate, potassium sorbate
- CAS number
- 110-44-1, 7492-55-9, 7757-81-5, 24634-61-5
- EC number
- 203-768-7, 231-321-6, 231-819-3, 246-376-1
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 0,6 % (acid)
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