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Ingredients/(1-Hydroxyethylidene)diphosphonic acid and its salts

(1-Hydroxyethylidene)diphosphonic acid and its saltsCAS 2809-21-4

EU CosIng Annex IIIrestricted

Regulatory status

SourceStatusAnnex / DetailsLimit / ConditionsLast updated
EU CosIngrestrictedAnnex III(a) 1.5% (as etidronic acid) (b) 0.2% (as etidronic acid)

What this means

(1-Hydroxyethylidene)diphosphonic acid and its salts has regulatory signals in EU CosIng. Review the source links above for the official conditions and latest updates.

Common questions

Is (1-Hydroxyethylidene)diphosphonic acid and its salts restricted in EU cosmetics?
(1-Hydroxyethylidene)diphosphonic acid and its salts is restricted in EU cosmetics under Annex III with a maximum concentration of (a) 1.5% (as etidronic acid) (b) 0.2% (as etidronic acid).
What is the CAS number for (1-Hydroxyethylidene)diphosphonic acid and its salts?
The CAS number for (1-Hydroxyethylidene)diphosphonic acid and its salts is 2809-21-4.

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