Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Must comply with EU Annex III concentration and labeling restrictions; professional-only use for certain applications (e.g., eyelash products ≤2%); must label "contains hydrogen peroxide" [^1_17]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PVP-Hydrogen Peroxide safe in cosmetics?
Must comply with EU Annex III concentration and labeling restrictions; professional-only use for certain applications (e.g., eyelash products ≤2%); must label "contains hydrogen peroxide" [^1_17] The EU classifies PVP-Hydrogen Peroxide as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is PVP-Hydrogen Peroxide allowed in the EU?
PVP-Hydrogen Peroxide EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 12%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PVP-Hydrogen Peroxide do in cosmetics?
PVP-Hydrogen Peroxide functions as: Oral care agent, oxidizing agent (tooth whitening, hair bleaching) [^1_16]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 125275-81-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for PVP-Hydrogen Peroxide?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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