Hydroxypyridinone
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydroxyl-2-pyridone
What does it do?
Hydroxypyridinone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Hydroxypyridinone is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1249), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Classification: (hypyridinone and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products)
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydroxypyridinone?
Hydroxypyridinone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydroxyl-2-pyridone
Is Hydroxypyridinone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Hydroxypyridinone is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydroxypyridinone do in cosmetic products?
Hydroxypyridinone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing, surfactant - foam boosting.
What is the CAS number of Hydroxypyridinone?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydroxypyridinone is 822-89-9.
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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: 19/03/2019