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Canada's prohibited and restricted list. More granular than the US list; a formula cleared for the US still has to be re-checked against it.
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653 entries
| ID | Chemical name / description | INCI name | CAS No. | Function · Annex · Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-108 | former name:"Do not use in the area of the eye, mouth or nose" | b) Other cosmetics | 0.1% | 限用 · Restricted |
| R-109 | former name:Urea peroxide; calcium peroxide; calcium dioxide; hydrogen peroxide; magnesium peroxide; sodium perborate; zinc peroxide | Peroxide and peroxide-generating compounds | 124-43-6; 1305-79-9; 7722-84-1; 1335-26-8; 7632-04-4; 1314-22-3 | 限用 · Restricted · a) Not permitted for use in products intended for application to the genital area |
| R-110 | former name:b) "If irritation (such as redness, swelling, soreness) of the gums or the mouth occurs, discontinue use and consult an oral health professional" "Products containing peroxides are not recommended for use by children under 12 years of age" "Consult your oral health professional before prolonged use | b) Oral products containing peroxides or peroxide-generating compounds Manufacturers should have the following information on hand as it may be requested by Health Canada: A laboratory report providing pH of the product as applied to tooth or teeth. Section 13 of the Cosmetic Regulations requires th | — | 限用 · Restricted |
| R-111 | former name:c) "For professional use only" "Avoid contact with eyes and, in the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention" | c) Products for use on eyelashes or eyebrows must be sold for professional use only | c) 10% | 限用 · Restricted |
| R-112 | d) Hair products | d) 10% (as applied) | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-113 | e) Other cosmetics | — | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-114 | former name:4-Methoxyphenol | p -Hydroxyanisole | 150-76-5 | 限用 · Restricted · Permitted only in nail products. |
| R-115 | former name:Red 36; CI 12085 | Pigment Red 4 | 2814-77-9 | 限用 · Restricted |
| R-116 | Placental extracts | — | 限用 · Restricted · See " Human origin, substances of " and/or " Bovine tissues and ingredients ". | |
| R-117 | former name:p -Phenylenediamine HCL; p -Phenylenediamine sulfate | p -Phenylenediamine and its salts | 106-50-3; 624-18-0; 16245-77-5 | 限用 · Restricted · a) Not permitted in products intended for use on the skin. Additionally see " Coal tar dye ". |
| R-118 | former name:b) On the inner label and the outer label of the cosmetic: "CAUTION: This product contains ingredients that may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be made. This product must not be used for dying the eyelashes or eyeb | b) Oxidative hair dyes | b) 3% after dilution with an oxidizer | 限用 · Restricted |
| R-119 | Resorcinol | 108-46-3 | 限用 · Restricted · Not permitted in cosmetics intended for use on the skin. Additionally see " Coal tar dye ." | |
| R-120 | former name:Retinaldehyde | Retinal | 116-31-4 | 限用 · Restricted · a) Leave-on products intended for full body application |
| R-121 | b) Other cosmetics | 0.05% | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-122 | former name:Vitamin A; Retinyl acetate; Retinyl palmitate; Retinyl linoleate; Retinyl propionate | Retinol and its esters | 68-26-8; 127-47-9; 79-81-2; 631-89-0; 7069-42-3 | 限用 · Restricted · a) Leave-on products intended for full body application |
| R-123 | b) Other cosmetics | 1.0% total retinol equivalents | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-124 | Salicylic acid | 69-72-7 | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-125 | former name:Colloidal Silver | Silver and its salts | 7440-22-4 | 限用 · Restricted · a) Mouthwashes |
| R-126 | b) Other cosmetics | — | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-127 | former name:Borax; Sodium tetraborate | Sodium borate | 1303-96-4 | 限用 · Restricted · See " Boric acid and its salts ". |
| R-128 | Sodium perborate | 7632-04-4 | 限用 · Restricted · See " Peroxide and peroxide-generating compounds " for oral products. See " Boric acid and its salts " for other cosmetics. | |
| R-129 | Sodium picramate | 831-52-7 | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-130 | former name:CI 26100; Red No. 225; Tetrazobenzene-beta-Naphthol; Sudan Red BK; 2-Naphthalenol, 1-[[4-(Phenylazo)Phenyl]Azo]-; D&C Red no. 17; Red 17; Toney Red; Sudan III | Solvent Red 23 | 85-86-9 | 限用 · Restricted · a) Not permitted in cosmetics intended to be used on or around mucosal membranes such as eyes, mouth or nose. Additionally see " Coal tar dye ". |
| R-131 | b) Hair dye product | b) "Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows." "Do not use in or around the area | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-132 | c) Other cosmetics | c) "Do not use in or around the area of the eye, mouth or nose." | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-133 | former name:CI 60725; Violet 2 | Solvent Violet 13 | 81-48-1 | 限用 · Restricted · a) Nail products |
| R-134 | b) Other cosmetics | 0.3% | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-135 | Strontium and its salts, other than nitrite | 7440-24-6 | 限用 · Restricted · a) Not permitted in aerosol products. | |
| R-136 | b) Depilatory products | b) 3.5% strontium | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-137 | c) Other cosmetics | c) 6.6% in salt, or 2.1% elemental strontium, whichever represents the smallest | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-138 | Tagetes oil and absolute | 8016-84-0 | 限用 · Restricted · a) Leave-on products | |
| R-139 | b) Other cosmetics | — | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-140 | Talc | 14807-96-6 | 限用 · Restricted · Note: Certain products may fall under more than 1 product category and may have multiple applicable conditions Read entire entry to determine all applicable conditions | |
| R-141 | a) Not permitted in products intended solely for use in the genital area of those who have ovaries | — | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-142 | former name:b) "Do not use in the genital area of those who have ovaries" | b) Products that could come in contact with the genital area (for example, diapering products, body powder, bath products) | — | 限用 · Restricted |
| R-143 | former name:c), d) and e) "Keep out of reach of children", "Keep powder away from child's face to avoid inhalation, which can cause breathing problems" | c) Products in loose powder form that may be used for diapering | c) 51% | 限用 · Restricted |
| R-144 | d) Other products in loose powder form intended for use on the face or body | d) 77% | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-145 | e) Other products in loose powder form (for example, dry shampoo, foot powder) | — | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-146 | f) Other cosmetics | — | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-147 | former name:t-butylhydroquinone | TBHQ | 1948-33-0 | 限用 · Restricted |
| R-148 | Thioglycolic acid and its salts | 68-11-1 | 限用 · Restricted · a) Eyelash curling products | |
| R-149 | former name:b)"Avoid direct skin contact, wear suitable gloves.", "Not for use in the area of the eye." | b) Hair dyes, waving or straightening products | b) 8% (as thioglycolic acid) with a pH less than or equal to 9.5 | 限用 · Restricted |
| R-150 | former name:c) "For professional use only." "Avoid direct skin contact, wear suitable gloves.", "Not for use in the area of the eye." | c) Hair dyes, waving or straightening products for professional use | c) 11% (as thioglycolic acid) with a pH less than or equal to 9.5 | 限用 · Restricted |
| R-151 | former name:d) "Avoid contact with eyes and, in the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention." | d) Depilatory products | d) 5% (as thioglycolic acid) with a pH less than or equal to 12.7 | 限用 · Restricted |
| R-152 | former name:Disulfiram; Thiram | Thiurams | 97-77-8; 137-26-8 | 限用 · Restricted · Latex products |
| R-153 | Triclosan | 3380-34-5 | 限用 · Restricted · a) Mouthwashes | |
| R-154 | b) Other cosmetics | b) 0.3% | 限用 · Restricted | |
| R-155 | former name:c) "Avoid swallowing." "The product is not to be used by children under the age of 12." | c) All oral products must meet the following conditions: Manufacturers must ensure that polychlorinated dibenzo- p -dioxin (PCDD) and polychlorinated dibenzofuran (PCDF) impurities must not be present in quantities that exceed: 0,1 ng/g 2,3,7,8-tetra-chlorodibenzo- p -dioxin and 2,3,7,8-tetra-chloro | — | 限用 · Restricted |
| R-156 | Urea | 57-13-6 | 限用 · Restricted · a) Cosmetics intended to be diluted in bath water | |
| R-157 | b) Other cosmetics | b) 10% | 限用 · Restricted |
Source: Health Canada. Reproduced from the official list without additions or changes. Listing is not approval; limits and conditions follow the latest official text.
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