On February 7, 2022, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a consultation on a proposal to amend the harmonized classification and labelling of Benzoyl Peroxide, which is listed in Annex III to Regulation 1223/2009 (list of restricted substances in cosmetic products in Europe).
Dibenzoyle peroxyde (CAS: 94-36-0 - CE: 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 and the hazard statement Dgr (Danger).
Ireland proposes to amend this entry 617-008-00-0 as follows.
Classification
• 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
• Aquatic Acute 1 - H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
• Aquatic Chronic 1 - H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Pictograms, hazard statements …
