Climbazole

Climbazole (CAS No.38083-17-9, EC No.253-775-4, INCI: Climbazole) is an ingredient listed in the Cosing, with the functions: Anti-seborrheic, Antimicrobial, Preservative.
The substance is currently not listed in Annex VI of the European CLP Regulation 1272/2008.

It is regulated by the European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009:
• Annex V/32 (Authorised preservatives) limits its maximum concentration to 0.2% in hair lotions, face creams and foot care products, and to 0.5% in rinse-off shampoos;
• Annex III/310 (Restricted substances) limits it to 2% in rinse-off anti-dandruff shampoos.

Belgium intends, in particular, to propose that the substance be classified as an endocrine disruptor for environment.

Benzylhemiformal

(Benzyloxy)methanol or (Phenylmethoxy)methanol (CAS No.14548-60-8, EC No.238-588-8, INCI: Benzylhemiformal) is an ingredient listed in the Cosing, with the function: Preservative.
The substance is currently not listed in Annex VI of the European CLP Regulation 1272/2008.

It is regulated by the European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009:
• Annex V/55 (Authorised preservatives) limits its maximum concentration to 0.15% in rinse-off products.

Austria proposes to classify the substance as follows
• Acute Tox. 4*, H302 - Harmful if swallowed.
• Acute Tox. 4*, H312 - Harmful in contact with skin.
• Acute Tox. 2*, H330 …