Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid in EU cosmetics: Annex VI, entry 6
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid: the maximum concentration in ready for use preparation is 8 %(as acid). Annex VI, entry 6, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- VI: List of UV filters allowed in cosmetic products
- Reference number
- 6
- Chemical name/INN
- 2-Phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid and its potassium, sodium and triethanolamine salts/Ensulizole
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
- CAS number
- 27503-81-7
- EC number
- 248-502-0
- 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: 8 %(as acid)
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