Nitromethane in EU cosmetics: Annex III, entry 18

Source: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated textRetrieved 2026-11-05Independent information site: we are not the authority and not the source of the data.

Nitromethane: maximum concentration in ready for use preparation by product type: Rust inhibitor: 0,3 %. Annex III, entry 18, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.

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Annex: III: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down
Reference number: 18
Chemical name/INN: Nitromethane
Name of Common Ingredients Glossary: Nitromethane
CAS number: 75-52-5
EC number: 200-876-6
Version: Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
Official source: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text

Official wording: restrictions

Product type, body parts: Rust inhibitor | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 0,3 %

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