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Benzoic acid, 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexylester: EU cosmetic annex conditions and formula evidence

Benzoic acid, 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexylester has identifier matches to Annex VI in the acquired 18 May 2026 EU Cosmetics Regulation text. The table distinguishes the substance identity, product-use conditions and recorded limits. Confirm the exact substance/group scope, formula concentration and intended use before applying an entry. This does not certify formula safety or settle Great Britain requirements.

Evidence retrieved 2026-10-06. Source versions and topic-specific limits are listed below.

Exact legal-entry matches and product-use conditions

Exact checksum-valid CAS and/or exact EC identifier in preserved legal identity cells. Group and substance scope are still conditional.

Each line below retains its own concentration basis, conditions and warnings. Blank source cells mean no condition was recorded in that cell; they do not establish unrestricted use.

Annex VI · Entry 28

Recorded identity: Benzoic acid, 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2- hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexyl ester ( 10 )

Matching CAS: 302776-68-7 · Matching EC: 443-860-6

Product use / body siteMaximum concentration and basisOther conditionsWarningsSource
Blank in source10 %Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHexP) as an unavoidable trace impurity in DHHB must not exceed 10 ppm.Blank in source[2]

Linked notes for this entry

  • ( 10 ) From 1 January 2027 cosmetic products containing ‘Benzoic acid, 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexyl ester’ and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 July 2028 cosmetic products containing ‘Benzoic acid, 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexyl ester’ and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market. [3]

The consolidated text is a dated reference. Current amendments, corrigenda and applicability dates must be checked. EU evidence does not resolve Great Britain rules.

Known facts and deciding inputs

Known context: EU. Ingredient identity is recorded; concentration, intended use, exposure and current legal conditions still need checking.

Source factRecorded valueWhat to check
INCI / recorded nameBenzoic acid, 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexylester [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
Common ingredients glossary nameDIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
CAS identifiers302776-68-7 [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
EC identifiers443-860-6 [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
CosIng annex referenceVI [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
CosIng reference entry28 [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
maximumConcentration10% [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
otherDi-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHexP) as an unavoidable trace impurity in DHHB must not exceed 10 ppm. [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
SCCS opinion referenceOpinion on Benzoic acid, 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]-,hexylester, Opinion on Benzoic Acid, 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]-,hexylester, Opinion on Benzoic acid, 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexylester, Opinion on Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
Related regulation reference(EU) 2026/909 [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
Recorded publication date2026-04-28T00:00:00.000+0200 [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.

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Use this checklist to gather your business or product details before speaking with a specialist. The items below explain what to record and suggest useful supporting documents. You can add your own answers in the editable project brief.

  1. Does the supplied material fall within these exact entries?

    Put your supplier CAS/EC, substance composition, salt/group membership, purity, physical form and intended function beside each matched entry. A matching identifier does not resolve every group or impurity condition.

    Useful evidence: Supplier specification, composition and certificates of analysis; the exact annex rows above.

  2. Which row governs the finished-product use?

    Compare the finished-product concentration, body site, rinse-off/leave-on use, consumer/professional setting and any exposure restrictions with each row. Preserve the units and calculation basis; do not transfer a limit from a different product-use row.

    Useful evidence: Quantitative formula and use instructions; a row-by-row condition and warning worksheet.

  3. Is a prohibition or trace question involved?

    For Annex II matches, review Article 14 before formulation decisions. Article 17 concerns a separate, conditional non-intended trace situation; it does not grant blanket permission to intentionally add a prohibited substance. Record origin and technical-avoidability evidence for specialist review.

    Useful evidence: Ingredient/impurity origin, manufacturing controls, trace quantities and the cited Article 17 text.

  4. What must reach the safety assessor and Responsible Person?

    Send the reconciled identity, condition table, exposure facts, supplier evidence and unresolved amendment/date questions. Agree formula, assessment and PIF responsibilities before notification or manufacturing handoff.

    Useful evidence: A dated formula-evidence matrix, supplier data, exposure description and document ownership list.

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Sources and data dates

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EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2009/1223 ↗

Consolidated text dated 2026-05-18 · retrieved 2026-10-06

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