Benzoyl Peroxide

Dibenzoyle peroxyde (CAS: 94-36-0 - EC: 202-327-6 - INCI: Benzoyl Peroxide) is listed in the CosIng with the function of oxidising.
It is regulated in Annex III, entry 94, to Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, which limits its use to artificial nail systems for professional use with a limited maximum concentration in finished products (after mixing) of 0.7%.
It is currently listed in Annex VI, entry 617-008-00-0 to Regulation CLP 1272/2008, with the classifications:
• Org. Perox. B - H241 : Heating may cause a fire or explosion
• Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 : Causes serious eye irritation
• Skin Sens. 1 - H317 : May cause an allergic skin reaction
• Pictograms: GHS02, GHS01, GHS07
• Hazard statement: Dgr (Danger)

RAC’s opinion

RAC agreed to the proposal by Ireland to classify dibenzoyl peroxide as:
• Very toxic to aquatic life (Aquatic Acute 1; H400, with M-factor of 10))
• Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (Aquatic Chronic 1; H410, with M-factor of 10)

o-Phenylphenol

biphenyl-2-ol (CAS: 90-43-7, EC: 201-993-5, INCI: o-Phenylphenol) is listed in the CosIng with the function of preservative.
It is listed in Annex V (preservatives) to Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 with maximum permitted …