EU cosmetic limits

Zinc phenolsulfonate in EU cosmetics: Annex III, entry 25

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.

Zinc phenolsulfonate: maximum concentration in ready for use preparation by product type: Deodorants, antiperspirants and astringent lotions: 6 % (as % anhydrous substance). Annex III, entry 25, 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
25
Chemical name/INN
Zinc 4-hydroxybenzene sulphonate
Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
Zinc phenolsulfonate
CAS number
127-82-2
EC number
204-867-8
Version
Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
Official source
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text

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