Hydrogen Peroxide
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, oral care, oxidising in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrogen peroxide
What does it do?
Hydrogen Peroxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Oral care
used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels
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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.
Hydrogen 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 Hydrogen Peroxide?
Hydrogen Peroxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrogen peroxide
Is Hydrogen Peroxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Hydrogen Peroxide is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogen Peroxide do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogen Peroxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, oral care, oxidising.
What is the CAS number of Hydrogen Peroxide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrogen Peroxide is 7722-84-1.
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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: 13/11/2020