Oxyquinoline sulfate

Oxyquinoline sulfate

INCI OXYQUINOLINE SULFATEEC number 205-137-1Role Preservative

Oxyquinoline sulfate is a synthetic chemical compound used as a preservative and chelating agent in cosmetic formulations. It acts by preventing microbial proliferation and by complexing metal ions.

PreservativeChelatingRestricted use
Ingredient

Roles & functions

Preservative — Limits the growth of micro-organisms to preserve the product.

Chelating — Binds metal ions to stabilise the formula.

Regulatory framework

What the authorities say

AuthorityStatus
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009)Autorisé sous conditions — Hydroxy-8-quinoline and its sulphate bis(8-hydroxyquinolinium) sulphate, except for the uses of the sulphate provided for in entry 51 of Annex III
CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008)No CMR classification
ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health)Not identified as an endocrine disruptor
ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59)Not on the Candidate List (SVHC)
European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III)No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling
European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009)No referenced nanoform
European Commission — Annex II (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:22 GMTProhibited except under conditions (Annex II) — Hydroxy-8-quinoline and its sulphate bis(8-hydroxyquinolinium) sulphate, except for the uses of the sulphate provided for in entry 51 of Annex III — Annexe II, entrée 395
European Commission — Annex III (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMTPermitted subject to restrictions (Annex III) — max (a) (0,3 % as base) (b) (0,03 % as base) in (a) Stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide in rinse-off hair products (b) Stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide in leave-on hair products
Products

Products containing it

Statistics

In Lou’s database

5
products listed
Most frequent categoriesHair color
Most frequent brandsPhyto
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