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Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate: EU cosmetic annex conditions and formula evidence

Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate has identifier matches to Annex III 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 III · Entry 324

Recorded identity: Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate ( 38 )

Matching CAS: 119-36-8 · Matching EC: 204-317-7

Product use / body siteMaximum concentration and basisOther conditionsWarningsSource
(a) Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave on hair products (except spray/aerosol products)(a) 0,06 %Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2]
(b) Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover)(b) 0,05 %Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [4]
(c) Eye makeup and makeup remover(c) 0,002 %Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [5]
(d) Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol)(d) 0,009 %Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [6]
(e) Deodorant spray/aerosol(e) 0,003 %Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [7]
(f) Body lotion spray/aerosol(f) 0,04 %Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [8]
(g) Rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse-off hair products(g) 0,06 %Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [9]
(h) Hand wash(h) 0,6 %Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [10]
(i) Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances(i) 0,6 %Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [11]
(j) Lip products(j) 0,03 %Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [12]
(k) Toothpaste(k) 2,52 %Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [13]
(l) Mouthwash intended for children aged 6–10 years(l) 0,1 %Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [14]
(m) Mouthwash intended for children above 10 years of age and adults(m) 0,6 %Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [15]
(n) Mouth spray(n) 0,65 %Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [16]

Linked notes for this entry

  • ( 38 ) Cosmetic products containing that substance that do not comply with the restrictions may, provided that they comply with the restrictions applicable on 15 August 2023, be placed on the Union market until 31 July 2026 and made available on the Union market until 31 July 2028. [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 nameMethyl 2-hydroxybenzoate [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
Common ingredients glossary nameMETHYL SALICYLATE [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
CAS identifiers119-36-8 [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
EC identifiers204-317-7 [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
Chemical nameMethyl 2-hydroxybenzoate [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
CosIng annex referenceIII [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
CosIng reference entry324 [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
maximumConcentration(a) 0,06 % (b) 0,05 % (c) 0,002 % (d) 0,009 % (e) 0,003 % (f) 0,04 % (g) 0,06 % (h) 0,6 % (i) 0,6 % (j) 0,03 % (k) 2,52 % (l) 0,1 % (m) 0,6 % (n) 0,65 % [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
productTypeBodyParts(a) Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave on hair products (except spray/aerosol products) (b) Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover) (c) Eye makeup and makeup remover (d) Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol) (e) Deodorant spray/aerosol (f) Body lotion spray/aerosol (g) Rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse-off hair products (h) Hand wash (i) Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances (j) Lip products (k) Toothpaste (l) Mouthwash intended for children aged 6–10 years (m) Mouthwash intended for children above 10 years of age and adults (n) Mouth spray [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
otherNot to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) “Toothpaste”. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
Related regulation reference(EU) 2023/1545 [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
Recorded publication date2023-07-27T00:00:00.000+0200 [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.

Resolve the entry against your actual formula

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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EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2009/1223 ↗

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

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