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Dehydroacetic acid in EU cosmetics: status and maximum concentration
INCI DEHYDROACETIC ACID · CAS 520-45-6, 771-03-9, 16807-48-0
EU status: Allowedmax 0.6 % as acid
Data from Certo’s regulatory database as of
The short answer
Dehydroacetic acid is allowed in cosmetic products sold in the European Union (max 0.6 % as acid). The binding limits are set in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex V, entry 13.
EU legal requirements
| Product type or use | Limit | Conditions and label wording | Applies from |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V 13 — Every use, whatever its function. Legal text | |||
| Every product type | ≤ 0.6 % as acid, for dehydroacetic acid and sodium dehydroacetate combined | Dehydroacetic acid and its salts count together. | In force |
| Aerosol dispensers (sprays) | Not allowed | — | In force |
What the texts say
Reference number: 13 Chemical name/INN: 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyran-2,4 (3H)-dione and its salts Name of Common Ingredients Glossary: Dehydroacetic acid, sodium dehydroacetate CAS number: 520-45-6, 4418-26-2, 16807-48-0 EC number: 208-293-9, 224-580-1 Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 0,6 % (as acid) Other: Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Sources
This page is general regulatory information, not legal advice. Rely on the legal texts linked above and on your own regulatory experts before making a compliance decision.