RED PETROLATUM
RED PETROLATUM falls under Annex II, entry 904 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — an entry that prohibits the substance only under the conditions it sets out. Read the entry below before drawing a conclusion, and check the Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory data checked on 2026-09-05. The legal status follows Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its annexes; the substance is identified from the European Commission's CosIng database.
About the ingredient
Petrolatum. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained as a semi-solid from dewaxing paraffinic residual oil. It consists predominantly of saturated crystalline and liquid hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly greater than C25
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/904
Regulatory note: (except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen)
What entry II/904 of the Regulation says
Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.
- View the entry in the CosIng database (European Commission)
- Open Regulation 1223/2009 in EUR-Lex
- Check the chemical profile in PubChem
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is RED PETROLATUM safe in cosmetics?
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In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does RED PETROLATUM fall?
RED PETROLATUM falls under reference II/904 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. An annex entry may name a substance directly or cover it as part of a broader category. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.
What functions does RED PETROLATUM perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, RED PETROLATUM performs the following functions in cosmetics: MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, UV ABSORBER. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning RED PETROLATUM?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking RED PETROLATUM to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.