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Magnesium Sulfide

A cosmetic ingredient used as depilatory in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Magnesium sulphide

What does it do?

Magnesium Sulfide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Depilatory

    removes unwanted body hair, typically by breaking down the hair shaft

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Magnesium 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 Magnesium Sulfide?

Magnesium Sulfide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Magnesium sulphide

Is Magnesium Sulfide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Magnesium Sulfide is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Magnesium Sulfide do in cosmetic products?

Magnesium Sulfide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: depilatory.

What is the CAS number of Magnesium Sulfide?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Magnesium Sulfide is 12032-36-9.

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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