Propionic acid and its salts in EU cosmetics: Annex V, entry 2
Propionic acid and its salts: the maximum concentration in ready for use preparation is 2 % (acid). Annex V, entry 2, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- V: List of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products
- Reference number
- 2
- Chemical name/INN
- Propionic acid and its salts
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- Propionic acid, ammonium propionate, calcium propionate, magnesium propionate, potassium propionate, sodium propionate
- CAS number
- 79-09-4, 17496-08-1, 4075-81-4, 557-27-7, 327-62-8, 137-40-6
- EC number
- 201-176-3, 241-503-7, 223-795-8, 209-166-0, 206-323-5, 205-290-4
- 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: 2 % (acid)
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