Lithium Carbonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering, hair waving or straightening in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What does it do?
Lithium Carbonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
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Hair waving or straightening
permanently changes the shape of hair through chemical reduction and re-oxidation of the hair's disulfide bonds
EU regulatory status
Lithium Carbonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lithium Carbonate?
Lithium Carbonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is Lithium Carbonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Lithium Carbonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Lithium Carbonate do in cosmetic products?
Lithium Carbonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, hair waving or straightening.
What is the CAS number of Lithium Carbonate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Lithium Carbonate is 554-13-2.
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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