STRONTIUM HYDROXIDE

Restricted

United Kingdom

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

Argentina · Brazil

• Field of application and/or use : For pH adjustment in depilatories.
• Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 3.5% calculated as strontium to pH = 12.7
• Use conditions and warnings that must appear on the label : Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes.

ASEAN

• Field of application and/or use : pH-regulator in depilatory products
• Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 3.5% calculated as strontium, max pH of 12.7
• Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : • Keep out of reach of children • Avoid contact with the eyes

China

• Maximum concentration : 3.5%

European Union

• Product Type, body parts : pH-adjuster for depilatories
• Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 3.5% (as strontium)
• Other : pH <= 12.7
• Wording of conditions of use and warnings : Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with the eyes

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 63 · maximum concentration 3.5% (as strontium) · applies to pH-adjuster for depilatories

Source: EU restricted substances (Annex III)

Restriction III/63

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list