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Barium Sulfide

A cosmetic ingredient used as depilatory in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Barium sulphide

What does it do?

Barium Sulfide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Depilatory

    removes unwanted body hair, typically by breaking down the hair shaft

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Barium Sulfide is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 23). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Barium Sulfide?

Barium Sulfide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Barium sulphide

Is Barium Sulfide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Barium Sulfide is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Barium Sulfide do in cosmetic products?

Barium Sulfide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: depilatory.

What is the CAS number of Barium Sulfide?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Barium Sulfide is 21109-95-5.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010