Calcium Peroxide
A cosmetic ingredient used as oxidising in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Calcium peroxide
What does it do?
Calcium 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.
Calcium Peroxide is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 12). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Calcium Peroxide?
Calcium Peroxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Calcium peroxide
Is Calcium Peroxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Calcium Peroxide is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Calcium Peroxide do in cosmetic products?
Calcium Peroxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: oxidising.
What is the CAS number of Calcium Peroxide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Calcium Peroxide is 1305-79-9.
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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