TOLUENE

Frequently asked questions

• Is TOLUENE safe in cosmetics?

  TOLUENE is banned in the EU under Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and may not be used in cosmetics placed on the EU market. Cosmetics containing this substance are withdrawn by national inspectorates and reported to the EU Safety Gate database.

• In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 is TOLUENE listed?

  TOLUENE is listed under reference III/185 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. 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 TOLUENE perform in cosmetics?

  According to the European Commission's CosIng database, TOLUENE performs the following functions in cosmetics: ANTIOXIDANT, SOLVENT. 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 TOLUENE?

  We found 1 recent alerts in the EU Safety Gate database in which TOLUENE appears in the risk description or on the ingredient list of a recalled cosmetic. The full list and details of each alert are below in the Safety Gate alerts section.