Benzoyl Peroxide
A cosmetic ingredient used as oxidising in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dibenzoyl peroxide
What does it do?
Benzoyl Peroxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Oxidising
an oxidising agent — used in hair dyes, perms, and bleaches to drive chemical reactions
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Benzoyl Peroxide is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 94). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Benzoyl Peroxide?
Benzoyl Peroxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dibenzoyl peroxide
Is Benzoyl Peroxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Benzoyl Peroxide is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Benzoyl Peroxide do in cosmetic products?
Benzoyl Peroxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: oxidising.
What is the CAS number of Benzoyl Peroxide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Benzoyl Peroxide is 94-36-0.
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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