HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

BannedCAS 7722-84-132 regulations across 24 markets

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 7722-84-1. It is regulated in 24 markets including UAE, Armenia, Australia.

Also Known As

CAS Number
7722-84-1

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom6
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil
South Korea2
Japan1
Taiwan2
Australia2
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe7 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, pre
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Other conditions
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 % of H 2 O 2 (40 volumes), present or released
Product type
(a) Hair products
Conditions of use
Max: (a) 12 % of H 2 O 2 (40 volumes), present or released (a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them.

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(b) 4 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released
Product type
(b) Skin products
Conditions of use
Max: (b) 4 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released (a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them.

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(c) 2 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released
Product type
(c) Nail hardening products
Conditions of use
Max: (c) 2 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released (a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them.

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(d) ≤ 0,1 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released
Product type
(d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products
Conditions of use
Max: (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released (a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them.

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released
Product type
(e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products
Conditions of use
Max: (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released (e) Concentration of H 2 O 2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use.
Other conditions
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age.

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(f) 2 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released
Product type
(f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions of use
Max: (f) 2 % of H 2 O 2 , present or released f) To be printed on the label: ‘ For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide ’
Other conditions
(f) For professional use only

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

Americas1 regulation
CanadaRestrictedAnnex Table 2 (Restricted)
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide
CAS
7722-84-1
Conditions of use
See "Peroxide and peroxide-generating compounds".

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

East Asia & Oceania7 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M866
Chemical name
Hydrogen Peroxide
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : <기타배합한도> ∙ 두발용 제품류에 과산화수소로서 3% ∙ 손톱경화용 제품에 과산화수소로서 2% ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지 <염모제> ∙ 염모제(탈염탈색 포함)에서 과산화수소로서 12.0 %

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M931
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide, and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide
CAS
7722-84-1
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : ∙ 두발용 제품류에 과산화수소로서 3% ∙ 손톱경화용 제품에 과산화수소로서 2% ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

JapanBannedAnnex Appendix 1 (Negative List)
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide

Source: MHLW Standards for Cosmetics (Notification No.331 of 2000)

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #36
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide
CAS
7722-84-1
Product type
hair_dye
Conditions of use
使用於染髮、燙髮及牙齒美白產品當氧化劑除外。
Other conditions
使用於染髮、燙髮及牙齒美白產品當氧化劑除外。

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #167
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide, and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a)12% (40 volumes)(含釋出之H2O2) (b)6% (含釋出之H2O2)
Product type
(a)Hair dye products and permanent hair waving or straightening products (b)Teeth whitening products for home use and teeth whitening toothpaste for home use
Other conditions
(b) 1. If there is any discomfort of the gums or oral cavity (such as redness, swelling, pain, etc.), stop using the product immediately and consult a dentist. 2. If sensitization of teeth occurs, stop using the product and consult a dentist. 3. Not recommended for children under 12 years old, pregnancy or lactation. 4. Do not use the product if there is any disease of the gums or oral cavity, or allergy to any ingredients of this product. 5. Avoid accidental swallowing. 6. Avoid contact of this product with eyes while using. If accidental eye contact occurs, rinse immediately with clean water. 7. Smoking or chewing betel nut is not advised while using teeth whitening agents. 8. Avoid direct contact of this product with gums while using. (other than toothpaste) 9. If used continuously for 14 days or longer, use must follow dentist's instructions. 10. This product must be stored out of reach of children and avoid direct sunlight.

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

AustraliaBannedAnnex Schedule 10 (Prohibited for Sale) #SUSMP Schedule 10
Chemical name
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (excluding its salts and derivatives) in teeth whitening
Conditions of use
preparations containing more than 6% (20 volume) of hydrogen peroxide except in preparations manufactured for, and supplied solely by, registered dental practitioners as part of their dental practice.

Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060

AustraliaRestrictedAnnex Schedule 6 (Poison) #SUSMP Schedule 6
Chemical name
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (excluding its salts and derivatives) except
Conditions of use
(a) when included in Schedule 5; or (b) in hair dye preparations containing 6% (20 volume) or less of hydrogen peroxide; or (c) in other preparations containing 3% (10 volume) or less of hydrogen peroxide.

Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide, and other compounds or mixtures that release / hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No. 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12% of H 2 O 2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4% of H 2 O 2 , present or released (c) 2% of H 2 O 2 , present or released (d) 0.1 %of H 2 O 2 , present or released (e) (i) 0.1% H 2 O 2 pres
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral Hygiene products, including mouth rinse, toothpaste. (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (i) For general consumer use (ii) For use by the consumer under the supervision of a qualified dental practitioner (iii) For application by a qualified dental practitioner only

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide, and other compounds or mixtures that release / hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No. 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12% of H 2 O 2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4% of H 2 O 2 , present or released (c) 2% of H 2 O 2 , present or released (d) 0.1 %of H 2 O 2 , present or released (e) (i) 0.1% H 2 O 2 pres
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral Hygiene products, including mouth rinse, toothpaste. (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (i) For general consumer use (ii) For use by the consumer under the supervision of a qualified dental practitioner (iii) For application by a qualified dental practitioner only

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide, and other compounds or mixtures that release / hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No. 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12% of H 2 O 2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4% of H 2 O 2 , present or released (c) 2% of H 2 O 2 , present or released (d) 0.1 %of H 2 O 2 , present or released (e) (i) 0.1% H 2 O 2 pres
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral Hygiene products, including mouth rinse, toothpaste. (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (i) For general consumer use (ii) For use by the consumer under the supervision of a qualified dental practitioner (iii) For application by a qualified dental practitioner only

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide, and other compounds or mixtures that release / hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No. 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12% of H 2 O 2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4% of H 2 O 2 , present or released (c) 2% of H 2 O 2 , present or released (d) 0.1 %of H 2 O 2 , present or released (e) (i) 0.1% H 2 O 2 pres
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral Hygiene products, including mouth rinse, toothpaste. (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (i) For general consumer use (ii) For use by the consumer under the supervision of a qualified dental practitioner (iii) For application by a qualified dental practitioner only

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide, and other compounds or mixtures that release / hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No. 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12% of H 2 O 2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4% of H 2 O 2 , present or released (c) 2% of H 2 O 2 , present or released (d) 0.1 %of H 2 O 2 , present or released (e) (i) 0.1% H 2 O 2 pres
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral Hygiene products, including mouth rinse, toothpaste. (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (i) For general consumer use (ii) For use by the consumer under the supervision of a qualified dental practitioner (iii) For application by a qualified dental practitioner only

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide, and other compounds or mixtures that release / hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No. 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12% of H 2 O 2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4% of H 2 O 2 , present or released (c) 2% of H 2 O 2 , present or released (d) 0.1 %of H 2 O 2 , present or released (e) (i) 0.1% H 2 O 2 pres
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral Hygiene products, including mouth rinse, toothpaste. (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (i) For general consumer use (ii) For use by the consumer under the supervision of a qualified dental practitioner (iii) For application by a qualified dental practitioner only

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, pre
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Other conditions
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, pre
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Other conditions
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, pre
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Other conditions
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, pre
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Other conditions
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, pre
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Other conditions
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #12
Chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, pre
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Other conditions
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 2 #12
Chemical name
Перекись водорода и другие соединения или смеси, которые выделяют перекись водорода, включая перекись карбамида и перекись цинка, за исключением веществ в Приложении 1: N 1397, 1398, 1399. (Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide with the exception of the following substances in Annex 1: N 1397, 1398, 1399)
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 процентов H2O2, (40 объемных долей), содержащейся либо выделяющейся (b) 4 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (c) 2 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (d)0.1 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (e) > 0.1 процента6 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (f) 2 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся
Product type
(a) Продукция для волос (b) Продукция для ухода за кожей (c) Продукция для укрепления ногтей (d) Средства гигиены полости рта, включая ополаскиватели, зубные пасты и отбеливающие зубные пасты, средства для отбеливания зубов (e) Отбеливающие зубные пасты, продукция для отбеливания зубов (f) Продукция для ресниц
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Использовать перчатки. (a) (b) (c) (e) Содержит перекись водорода. Избегать попадания в глаза, в случае попадания в глаза немедленно промыть. (e) Концентрация H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся, указана в процентах. Не применять для лиц моложе 18 лет. Первое применение проводится врачом-стоматологом, или под его непосредственным наблюдением, если обеспечивается аналогичный уровень безопасности. Затем для завершения курса передается потребителю. (f) Должно быть напечатано на этикетке: Только для профессионального применения. Избегать попадания в глаза, в случае попадания в глаза немедленно промыть. Содержит перекись водорода.
Other conditions
(e) Для каждого цикла использования первое применение проводится врачом-стоматологом, или под его непосредственным наблюдением, если обеспечивается аналогичный уровень безопасности. Затем для завершения курса передается потребителю. Не применять для лиц моложе 18 лет. (f) Только для профессионального применения

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 12)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 2 #12
Chemical name
Перекись водорода и другие соединения или смеси, которые выделяют перекись водорода, включая перекись карбамида и перекись цинка, за исключением веществ в Приложении 1: N 1397, 1398, 1399. (Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide with the exception of the following substances in Annex 1: N 1397, 1398, 1399)
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 процентов H2O2, (40 объемных долей), содержащейся либо выделяющейся (b) 4 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (c) 2 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (d)0.1 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (e) > 0.1 процента6 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (f) 2 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся
Product type
(a) Продукция для волос (b) Продукция для ухода за кожей (c) Продукция для укрепления ногтей (d) Средства гигиены полости рта, включая ополаскиватели, зубные пасты и отбеливающие зубные пасты, средства для отбеливания зубов (e) Отбеливающие зубные пасты, продукция для отбеливания зубов (f) Продукция для ресниц
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Использовать перчатки. (a) (b) (c) (e) Содержит перекись водорода. Избегать попадания в глаза, в случае попадания в глаза немедленно промыть. (e) Концентрация H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся, указана в процентах. Не применять для лиц моложе 18 лет. Первое применение проводится врачом-стоматологом, или под его непосредственным наблюдением, если обеспечивается аналогичный уровень безопасности. Затем для завершения курса передается потребителю. (f) Должно быть напечатано на этикетке: Только для профессионального применения. Избегать попадания в глаза, в случае попадания в глаза немедленно промыть. Содержит перекись водорода.
Other conditions
(e) Для каждого цикла использования первое применение проводится врачом-стоматологом, или под его непосредственным наблюдением, если обеспечивается аналогичный уровень безопасности. Затем для завершения курса передается потребителю. Не применять для лиц моложе 18 лет. (f) Только для профессионального применения

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 12)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 2 #12
Chemical name
Перекись водорода и другие соединения или смеси, которые выделяют перекись водорода, включая перекись карбамида и перекись цинка, за исключением веществ в Приложении 1: N 1397, 1398, 1399. (Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide with the exception of the following substances in Annex 1: N 1397, 1398, 1399)
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 процентов H2O2, (40 объемных долей), содержащейся либо выделяющейся (b) 4 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (c) 2 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (d)0.1 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (e) > 0.1 процента6 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (f) 2 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся
Product type
(a) Продукция для волос (b) Продукция для ухода за кожей (c) Продукция для укрепления ногтей (d) Средства гигиены полости рта, включая ополаскиватели, зубные пасты и отбеливающие зубные пасты, средства для отбеливания зубов (e) Отбеливающие зубные пасты, продукция для отбеливания зубов (f) Продукция для ресниц
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Использовать перчатки. (a) (b) (c) (e) Содержит перекись водорода. Избегать попадания в глаза, в случае попадания в глаза немедленно промыть. (e) Концентрация H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся, указана в процентах. Не применять для лиц моложе 18 лет. Первое применение проводится врачом-стоматологом, или под его непосредственным наблюдением, если обеспечивается аналогичный уровень безопасности. Затем для завершения курса передается потребителю. (f) Должно быть напечатано на этикетке: Только для профессионального применения. Избегать попадания в глаза, в случае попадания в глаза немедленно промыть. Содержит перекись водорода.
Other conditions
(e) Для каждого цикла использования первое применение проводится врачом-стоматологом, или под его непосредственным наблюдением, если обеспечивается аналогичный уровень безопасности. Затем для завершения курса передается потребителю. Не применять для лиц моложе 18 лет. (f) Только для профессионального применения

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 12)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 2 #12
Chemical name
Перекись водорода и другие соединения или смеси, которые выделяют перекись водорода, включая перекись карбамида и перекись цинка, за исключением веществ в Приложении 1: N 1397, 1398, 1399. (Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide with the exception of the following substances in Annex 1: N 1397, 1398, 1399)
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 процентов H2O2, (40 объемных долей), содержащейся либо выделяющейся (b) 4 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (c) 2 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (d)0.1 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (e) > 0.1 процента6 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (f) 2 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся
Product type
(a) Продукция для волос (b) Продукция для ухода за кожей (c) Продукция для укрепления ногтей (d) Средства гигиены полости рта, включая ополаскиватели, зубные пасты и отбеливающие зубные пасты, средства для отбеливания зубов (e) Отбеливающие зубные пасты, продукция для отбеливания зубов (f) Продукция для ресниц
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Использовать перчатки. (a) (b) (c) (e) Содержит перекись водорода. Избегать попадания в глаза, в случае попадания в глаза немедленно промыть. (e) Концентрация H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся, указана в процентах. Не применять для лиц моложе 18 лет. Первое применение проводится врачом-стоматологом, или под его непосредственным наблюдением, если обеспечивается аналогичный уровень безопасности. Затем для завершения курса передается потребителю. (f) Должно быть напечатано на этикетке: Только для профессионального применения. Избегать попадания в глаза, в случае попадания в глаза немедленно промыть. Содержит перекись водорода.
Other conditions
(e) Для каждого цикла использования первое применение проводится врачом-стоматологом, или под его непосредственным наблюдением, если обеспечивается аналогичный уровень безопасности. Затем для завершения курса передается потребителю. Не применять для лиц моложе 18 лет. (f) Только для профессионального применения

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 12)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 2 #12
Chemical name
Перекись водорода и другие соединения или смеси, которые выделяют перекись водорода, включая перекись карбамида и перекись цинка, за исключением веществ в Приложении 1: N 1397, 1398, 1399. (Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide with the exception of the following substances in Annex 1: N 1397, 1398, 1399)
CAS
7722-84-1
Max concentration
(a) 12 процентов H2O2, (40 объемных долей), содержащейся либо выделяющейся (b) 4 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (c) 2 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (d)0.1 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (e) > 0.1 процента6 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся (f) 2 процента H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся
Product type
(a) Продукция для волос (b) Продукция для ухода за кожей (c) Продукция для укрепления ногтей (d) Средства гигиены полости рта, включая ополаскиватели, зубные пасты и отбеливающие зубные пасты, средства для отбеливания зубов (e) Отбеливающие зубные пасты, продукция для отбеливания зубов (f) Продукция для ресниц
Conditions of use
(a) (f) Использовать перчатки. (a) (b) (c) (e) Содержит перекись водорода. Избегать попадания в глаза, в случае попадания в глаза немедленно промыть. (e) Концентрация H2O2, содержащейся либо выделяющейся, указана в процентах. Не применять для лиц моложе 18 лет. Первое применение проводится врачом-стоматологом, или под его непосредственным наблюдением, если обеспечивается аналогичный уровень безопасности. Затем для завершения курса передается потребителю. (f) Должно быть напечатано на этикетке: Только для профессионального применения. Избегать попадания в глаза, в случае попадания в глаза немедленно промыть. Содержит перекись водорода.
Other conditions
(e) Для каждого цикла использования первое применение проводится врачом-стоматологом, или под его непосредственным наблюдением, если обеспечивается аналогичный уровень безопасности. Затем для завершения курса передается потребителю. Не применять для лиц моложе 18 лет. (f) Только для профессионального применения

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 12)

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