Inorganic sulphites and hydrogen- sulphites in EU cosmetics: Annex V, entry 9
Inorganic sulphites and hydrogen- sulphites: the maximum concentration in ready for use preparation is 0,2 % (as free SO2). Annex V, entry 9, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- V: List of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products
- Reference number
- 9
- Chemical name/INN
- Inorganic sulphites and hydrogen- sulphites (5)
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- Sodium sulfite, ammonium bisulfite, ammonium sulfite, potassium sulfite, potassium hydrogen sulfite, sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, potassium metabisulfite
- CAS number
- 7757-83-7, 10192-30-0, 10196-04-0, 10117-38-1, 7773-03-7, 7631-90-5, 7681-57-4, 16731-55-8
- EC number
- 231-821-4, 233-469-7, 233-484-9, 233-321-1, 231-870-1, 231-548-0, 231-673-0, 240-795-3
- 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: 0,2 % (as free SO2)
Notes referred to in this entry
- (5) For use other than as a preservative, see Annex III, No. 99.
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