POTASSIUM SULFIDE

Restricted or banned

China · South Korea

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Argentina · Brazil

• Field of application and/or use : (a) (b) and Depilatories
• Maximum concentration permitted at final product : a.- 2% calculated as sulfur pH up to 12.7 b.- 6% calculated as sulfur pH to 12.7
• Use conditions and warnings that must appear on the label : a.- b.- and Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes.

ASEAN

• Field of application and/or use : (a) Depilatories (b) Depilatories
• Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (a) 2% calculated as sulphur pH up to 12.7 (b) 6% calculated as sulphur pH up to 12.7
• Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : (a) • Keep out of reach of children • Avoid contact with eyes (b) • Keep out of reach of children • Avoid contact with eyes

Canada

• Conditions of Use by product type : In hair removal (depilatory) products
• Maximum Concentration Permitted : 2% as sulfur

European Union

• Product Type, body parts : (a) Depilatories (b) Depilatories
• Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : (a) 2% (as sulphur) (b) 6% (as sulphur)
• Other : pH<=12.7
• Wording of conditions of use and warnings : (a) (b) Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes

Restriction III/23 · Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list