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Zinc Pyrithione (ZPT)

CAS Nr.

13463-41-7

Restricted as per EC regulation 1223/2009?

Yes

Entries

II/1670

Other observations

CMR 1B Toxic for Reproduction

Date of update Deadline Content of update Reference Source Obelis articles
29/10/2021 01/03/2022 Classified as CMR 1B (15th ATP) and included in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (prohibited substances). As of March 1, 2022, all cosmetics containing Zinc Pyrithione must be reformulated and withdrawn Regulation (EU) 2021/1902 EC
04/05/2020 N/A Can be used as an anti-dandruff in rinse-off hair products up to a maximum concentration of 1% OPINION ON Zinc Pyrithione (ZP) - Submission III - 1614/19 SCCS 24/03/2020 - Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety issued opinion on Zinc Pyrithione