Lithium Sulfide
A cosmetic ingredient used as depilatory in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Lithium sulphide, anhydrous
What does it do?
Lithium Sulfide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Depilatory
removes unwanted body hair, typically by breaking down the hair shaft
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Lithium Sulfide is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 23). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lithium Sulfide?
Lithium Sulfide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lithium sulphide, anhydrous
Is Lithium Sulfide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Lithium Sulfide is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Lithium Sulfide do in cosmetic products?
Lithium Sulfide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: depilatory.
What is the CAS number of Lithium Sulfide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Lithium Sulfide is 12136-58-2.
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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