Laureth-9 in EU cosmetics: Annex III, entry 257
Laureth-9: maximum concentration in ready for use preparation by product type: (a) Leave-on products: (a) 3,0 %; (b) Rinse-off products: (b) 4,0 %. Annex III, entry 257, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- III: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down
- Reference number
- 257
- Chemical name/INN
- Polidocanol
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- Laureth-9
- CAS number
- 3055-99-0
- EC number
- 221-284-4
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Product type, body parts: (a) Leave-on products | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: (a) 3,0 %
- Product type, body parts: (b) Rinse-off products | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: (b) 4,0 %
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