Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate in EU cosmetics: Annex V, entry 56
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate: maximum concentration in ready for use preparation by product type: (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave-on products (c) Deo-dorants/anti-perspirants: (a) 0,02 % (b) 0,01 %, (c) 0,0075 %. Annex V, entry 56, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- V: List of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products
- Reference number
- 56
- Chemical name/INN
- 3-Iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
- CAS number
- 55406-53-6
- EC number
- 259-627-5
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Product type, body parts: (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave-on products (c) Deo-dorants/anti-perspirants | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: (a) 0,02 % (b) 0,01 %, (c) 0,0075 % | Other: Not to be used in oral and lip products (a) Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except in bath products/shower gels and shampoo (b) Not to be used in body lotion and body cream (13) (b) and (c) Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age
Official wording: conditions of use and warnings
(a) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age (11)
(b) and (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age (12)
Notes referred to in this entry
- (11) Solely for products, other than bath products/shower gels and shampoo, which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
- (12) Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
- (13) Concerns any products aimed to be applied on a large part of the body.
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