Cosmetic Raw Materials Library

Limitation on inclusion of Preservatives in Japan

Any and all preservatives (meaning materials incorporated in cosmetics for the purpose of inhibiting growth of microorganisms in such cosmetics) incorporated in cosmetics shall be among those listed as follows.

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(*1) Blank indicates that it is prohibited to be used, and ○ indicates that there is no upper limit for the amount of ingredient.

(*2) It can be contained in cosmetics used for mucosa and only for oral cavity.

(*3) It indicates the aqueous solution containing 1.0 – 1.3% of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4- isothiazolin-3-one and 0.30 – 0.42% of 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one.

(*4) It indicates the compound containing 0.2 – 4.0% as silver and 5.0 – 15.0% as zinc when it is exposed to strong heat.

(*5) It indicates the compound containing 2.7 – 3.7% as silver and 4.9 – 6.3% as copper when it is exposed to strong heat.

(*6)It is prohibited to be contained in aerosol agents.