This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.
Functions
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 129Terpenes and terpenoids with the exception of limonene (d-, l-, and dl-isomers) listed under reference numbers 88, 167 and 168 of this Annex III
- Conditions and warnings
- (15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344
EU · Annex III, entry 130Terpenes and terpenoids
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344
EU · Annex II, entry 358Furocoumarines (e.g. trioxysalen (INN), 8-methoxypsoralen, 5-methoxypsoralen) except for normal content in natural essences used.
In sun protection and in bronzing products, furocoumarines shall be below 1 mg/kg
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223