The Hot List

LIST OF PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED COSMETIC INGREDIENTS                              (THE COSMETIC INGREDIENT “HOTLIST”) Section 16 of the Food and Drugs Act states that no person shall sell a cosmetic product that has in it any substance that may injure the health of the user when the cosmetic is used according to its customary method. To help cosmetic manufacturers satisfy this requirement, Health Canada has developed the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist - a list of substances which are restricted and prohibited in cosmetics. The Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist is a science-based document that is reviewed and updated a few times per year as new scientific data becomes available. In this way, the Hotlist serves to keep the cosmetic industry aware of new substances of concern. It is recommended to check the Cosmetics Program website regularly, or contact the Cosmetics Division directly to ensure the most accurate information. If a cosmetic contains an ingredient which appears on the Hotlist, the manufacturer may be advised to: Remove the substance from the formulation; Reduce the concentration of the ingredient to an acceptable level; Consider marketing the product as a drug, with appropriate claims and apply for a Drug Identification Number (DIN); Provide evidence that the product is safe for its intended use; Confirm that the product is labelled as required; Confirm that the product is sold in a child-resistant package. Depending on the response of the manufacturer, the cosmetic may be found to be unacceptable for sale in Canada. In such a case, the product would be: Referred to a regional Product Safety Officer for appropriate action; Referred to the Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB) Inspectorate. The Hotlist appears below, listing ingredients in alphabetical order. Substances are designated as prohibited unless followed by a condition of use, in which case they are restricted. Caution statements and directions for safe use must appear on the label in English and French. NOTE: 1) If a cosmetic contains a restricted ingredient, the notifying company must indicate, in their cosmetic notification form, the exact concentration at which it is present in the product. 2) Unless otherwise stated, substances listed on the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist are prohibited in cosmetic products. Substances listed with specific condition(s) outlined are restricted in cosmetic products. Example: 8 - Hydroxyquinoline and its sulfate Permitted as stabilizers for hydrogen peroxide in hair-care preparations, with a concentration equal to or less than a) 0.3% in rinse-off preparations b) 0.03% in leave-on preparations This means that 8-Hydroxyquinoline and its sulfate are prohibited in cosmetics unless used as a stabilizer in a hair product at the indicated concentrations. Please be aware of discrepancies between nomenclature, as one substance may have several synonyms. Whenever possible, ingredients on the Hotlist will appear under International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) form, followed by a Chemical Abstracts Service number (CAS #). In the case that an INCI name or CAS # does not exist, ingredients may be listed by one of the following: 1. Latin name 2. International Non-Prioprietary Names (INN) recommended by the World Health Organization 3. European or U.S. Pharmacopoeia name 4. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) name or Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) name 5. Common name Synonyms can be found by performing an internet search engine query. If in doubt, please contact the Cosmetics Division. Cosmetics Division Consumer Product Safety Bureau Health Canada MacDonald Bldg, A.L. 3504D 123 Slater Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9 Tel: (613) 946-6452 Fax: (613) 952-3039 email: cosmetics@hc-sc.gc.ca Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cosmetics Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist Acenocoumarol (152-72-7) Acetonitrile (75-05-8) Acetylcholine ($-acetoxyethyl trimethyl ammonium hydroxide) (51-84-3) Acetylsalicylic acid (50-78-2) Aconitine (302-27-2) and its salts Aconitum napellus L. leaves, roots and galenical preparations Adonis vernalis L. and its preparations Alkali earth metal sulfides (including, but not limited to barium sulfide (21109-95-5), calcium sulfide (20548-54-3), magnesium sulfide (12032-36-9), or strontium sulfide (1314-96-1)) Limited to 6% sulfur in depilatory formulations. Alkali sulfides (including, but not limited to lithium sulfide (12136-58-2), potassium sulfide (1312-73-8), or sodium sulfide (1313-82-2)) Restricted to 2% as sulfur in depilatory products. Alkali pentacyanonitrosylferrate (2-) O-Alkyldithiocarbonic acids, salts of Alkyne alcohols and their esters, ethers and salts Alloclamide (5486-77-1) and its salts Allyl isothiocyanate (57-06-7) 2-(4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenoxy)-N,N-diethylacetamide and its salts Alpha-hydroxy acids (including, but not limited to citric acid (77-92-9), glycolic acid (79-14-1), lactic acid (50-21-5), malic acid (6915-15-7), glycolic acid + ammonium glycolate, alpha-hydroxyethanoic acid + ammonium alpha-hydroxyethanoate, alphahydroxyoctanoic acid, alpha-hydroxycaprylic acid, hydroxycaprylic acid, mixed fruit acid, triple fruit acid, tri-alpha hydroxy fruit acids, sugarcane extract, alpha hydroxy and botanical complex, L-alpha hydroxy acid and glycomer in cross-linked fatty acids alpha nutrium) Permitted only at concentrations equal to or less than 10%, with a pH equal or greater than 3.5, provided they are safe for their intended use and label claims are restricted to “facial scrub”, “helps reduce/prevent the look of aging”, “smooths wrinkles”, “mild exfoliation”, “mild face peel”, “makes your skin feel smooth and supple”. Please consult the Guidelines for Cosmetic Advertising and Labelling Claims for further information. Preparations containing higher concentrations of AHAs may be permitted if the manufacturer provides Health Canada with evidence of their safety, pH levels, and the directions for use and cautionary statements are such that contact of the product with the skin is of limited frequency and duration. Bath bombs may contain levels of citric acid exceeding 10%. The requirements outlined above do not apply to bath bomb products.  Cautionary statements consistent with the following should be present on the labels of cosmetic alpha hydroxy acid products: “Use only as directed. Avoid contact with the eyes. It is recommended that prior to exposure to the sun, users cover areas to which AHAs have been applied, with sunscreen. If irritation persists, discontinue use and consult a physician”. Ambenonium salts 2-Amino-1,2-bis(4-methoxyphenol) ethanol (530-34-7) and its salts Aminocaproic acid (1319-82-0) and its salts 2-Amino-4-nitrophenol (99-57-0) 2-Amino-5-nitrophenol (121-88-0) 4-Amino-2-nitrophenol (119-34-6) Aminophylline (58-55-9, 317-34-0) 4-Aminosalicylic acid (65-49-6) and its salts Amitriptyline (50-48-6) and its salts Ammi majus and its galenical preparations Amydricaine (alypine) (1,1-bis (dimethylaminomethyl) propyl benzoate) (963-07-5) and its salts Amylocaine (644-26-8) and its salts Anaesthetic effects, substances with Analgesics Anamirta cocculus L. fruit Androgenic effects, substances with Aniline (62-53-3), its salts and, its halogenated and sulfonated derivatives Anthracene (120-12-7) oil Antiandrogens with steroid structure Antibiotics Antihistamines Antimony (7440-36-0) and its compounds Apocynum cannabinum L. and its preparations Apomorphine (58-00-4) and its salts Apronalide (528-92-7) Arecoline (63-75-2) Aristolochic acid (313-67-7) and its salts Arsenic (7440-38-2) and its compounds Atropa belladonna L. and its preparations Atropine (51-55-8), its salts and derivatives Azacyclonol (115-46-8) and its salts Azamethonium salts Barbiturates Barium salts Permitted only in the form of barium sulfate (7727-43-7), used as a colouring agent or as a lake for preparation of other colouring agents and barium sulfide (21109-95-5). Basic Violet 1 (CI 42535) (8004-87-3) Basic Violet 3 (CI 42555, CI 42555:1, CI 42555:2) (548-62-9) Basic Violet 10 (CI 45170) (81-88-9) Bemegride (64-65-3) Benactyzine (302-40-9) Bendroflumethiazide (73-48-3) and its derivatives Benzadiazepines Benzalkonium chloride (8001-54-5, 61789-71-7, 68391-01-5, 68424-85-1, 85409-22-9) Permitted at concentrations up to 0.1% as a preservative (i.e. benzalkonium chloride with chain lengths $14 C) in all products. Permitted at concentrations up to 3% as a conditioning agent (i.e. benzalkonium chloride with chain lengths $16 C) in rinse-off products. Benzatropine (86-13-5) and its salts Benzazepines Benzene (71-43-2) Benzethonium chloride (121-54-0) Not permitted in products to be applied to mucous membranes.  Permitted only at concentrations equal to or less than 0.2% in leave-on products and 0.3% in rinse-off products. Benzidine (92-87-5) Benzilonium bromide (1050-48-2) Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one Benzoyl peroxide (94-36-0) Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 10% for use only as a catalyst in products to be applied to the fingernails or in hair dyes. Not permitted in products to be applied to the skin. Benzylidene acetone (122-57-6) 4-Benzyloxyphenol (monobenzone) (103-16-2) Beryllium (7440-41-7) and its compounds Betoxycaine (3818-62-0) and its salts Bietamiverine (479-81-2) Biphenamine (3572-52-9) and its salts Bispyrithione (3696-28-4) Bithionol (97-18-7) Boric acid (10043-35-3, 11113-50-1) and its salts Permitted only at concentrations equal to or less than 5% provided the label of the cosmetic product contains a statement to the effect: “Do not use on broken or abraded skin. Not to be used by children under three years of age.”  Warning is not required when boric acid is used as a pH adjuster and the concentration is less than 0.1%. Bovine tissues and ingredients derived from the skull, brain, trigeminal ganglia, eyes, tonsils, spinal cord, and dorsal root ganglia of cattle aged 30 months or older and the distal ileum of cattle of all ages. This prohibition does not apply to tallow derivatives, or for gelatin, collagen and hydrolyzed proteins prepared from bovine hides and skins. Bretylium tosilate (61-75-6) Bromine (7726-95-6), elemental Bromisoval (496-67-3) 2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (52-51-7) Permitted at a concentration equal to or less than 0.1%.  Not permitted in formulations that contain amines or amides. 5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane (30007-47-7) Permitted at a concentration equal to or less than 0.1%.  Not permitted in formulations that contain amines or amides. Brompheniramine (86-22-6) and its salts Brucine (357-57-3) Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.1% Butanilicaine (3785-21-5) and its salts Butopiprine (55837-15-5) and its salts 1-Butyl-3-(N-crotonoylsulfanilyl) urea (52964-42-8) 4-tert-Butylphenol (98-54-4) 4-tert-Butylpyrocatechol (98-29-3) Cadmium (7440-43-9) and its compounds Calcium peroxide (calcium dioxide) (1305-79-9) (see peroxide and peroxide generating compounds) Camphor (76-22-2) The inner label and the outer label of a cosmetic, in liquid form, that contains more than 30% camphor shall carry a statement to the effect: “This product is for external use only, is poisonous if ingested, and is to be kept out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical attention immediately”. Cantharides Cantharidin (56-25-7) Cantharis vesicatoria Captan (N-(trichloromethylthiol)-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide) (133-06-2) Captodiame (486-17-9) Caramiphen (77-22-5, 125-85-9) and its salts Carbamide (urea) peroxide (124-43-6) (see peroxide and peroxide generating compounds) Carbazol (86-74-8), nitroderivatives of Carbon disulfide (75-15-0) Carbon tetrachloride (56-23-5) Carbromal (77-65-6) Carbutamide (339-43-5) Carisoprodol (78-44-4) Catalase (9001-05-2) The inner label and the outer label of the cosmetic product must carry a warning statement to the following effect: “This product is not intended for use on broken or abraded skin.” Cephaeline (483-17-0) and its salts Cephaelis ipecacuanha Brot. and related species roots, powder, and galenical preparations Chenopodium ambrosioides essential oil (8006-99-3) Chloral hydrate (302-17-0) Chlorhexidine (55-56-1) and its salts Permitted in cosmetic products at concentrations equal to or less than a) 0.14%, calculated as chlorhexidine (55-56-1) free base; b) 0.19%, calculated as chlorhexidine diacetate (56-95-1); c) 0.20%, calculated as chlorhexidine digluconate (18472-51-0); and d) 0.16%, calculated as chlorhexidine dihydrochloride (3697-42-5) Chlorine (7782-50-5) Chlormethine (51-75-2) and its salts Chlormezanone (80-77-3) Chloroacetamide (79-07-2) N-5-Chlorobenzoxazol-2-ylacetamide and its salts Chloroethane (75-00-3) N,N-bis(2-Chloroethyl)methylamine N-oxide and its salts Chloroform (67-66-3) Chlorophacinone (2-(2-4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenylacetyl indan-1,3-dione) (3691-35-8) Chlorphenoxamine (77-38-3) Chlorpropamide (94-20-2) Chlorprothixene (113-59-7) and its salts Chlortalidone (77-36-1) Chlorzoxazone (95-25-0) Cholecalciferol (67-97-0) Average daily absorption must be equal to or less than 25 :g per day. Choline (62-49-7) salts and their esters Chromic acid (1308-14-1, 7738-94-5,13530-68-2) and its salts Chromium (7440-47-2) Chrysoidine citrate hydrochloride CI 12140 (3118-97-6) CI 13065 (587-98-4) CI 42640 (1694-09-3) Cinchocaine (85-79-0) and its salts Cinchophen (132-60-5), its salts, derivatives and salts of these derivatives Claviceps purpurea Tul., its alkaloids and galenical preparations Clobetasone (54063-32-0) Clofenamide (671-95-4) Clofenotane (50-29-3) Coal tar dye, coal tar dye base or coal tar dye intermediate According to section 14 of the Cosmetic Regulations, “no person shall sell a cosmetic for use in the area of the eye that contains any coal tar dye, coal tar dye base or coal tar dye intermediate.” “Area of the eye” is defined by the area bound by the supraorbital and infraorbital ridges and includes the eyebrows, the skin underlying the eyebrows, the eyelids, and eyelashes, the conjunctival sac of the eye, the eyeball and the soft tissue that lies below the eye and within the infraorbital ridge. Permitted in hair dye provided: a) The inner label and the outer label of the cosmetic product carry the following warning: “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 eyebrows. To do so, may cause blindness.” "MISE EN GARDE: Ce produit contient des ingrédients qui peuvent causer de l'irritation cutanée chez certaines personnes: il faut donc d'abord effectuer une épreuve préliminaire selon les directives ci-jointes. Ce produit ne doit pas servir à teindre les sourcils ni les cils: en ce faisant, on pourrait provoquer la cécité.” and b) Instructions to the following effect accompany each package of hair dye: i) The preparation may cause serious inflammation of the skin in some persons and a preliminary test should always be carried out to determine whether or not special sensitivity exists, and ii) To make the test, a small area of skin behind the ear or on the inner surface of the forearm should be cleansed, using either soap and water or alcohol, and a small quantity of the hair dye as prepared for use should be applied to the area and allowed to dry. After 24 hours, the area should be washed gently with soap and water. If no irritation or inflammation is apparent, it is usually assumed that no hypersensitivity to the dye exists.  The test should, however, be carried out before each application. On no account should the hair dye be used for dyeing eyebrows or eyelashes as severe inflammation of the eye or even blindness may result. Coal tars (crude and refined) (8007-45-2) Permitted only in shampoos or conditioners which are to be washed off after a brief exposure (less than 20 minutes), provided that the product is not represented, directly or indirectly, for a therapeutic purpose (e.g. for the control/treatment of dandruff, seborrhoea, psoriasis, etc.), the coal tars do not pose a hazard or safety concern at the concentration present in the product and no reference to their presence is made on the product labelling, other than in a complete ingredient declaration without undue emphasis. Cobalt benzenesulfonate Colchicine (64-86-8), its salts and derivatives Colchicoside (477-29-2) and its derivatives Colchicum autumnale L. and its galenical preparations Coniferyl alcohol (4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamyl alcohol) (458-35-5), except for naturally occuring in plant extracts. Coniine (458-88-8) Conium maculatum L. fruit, powder and galenical preparations Convallatoxin (508-75-8) Coumetarol (4366-18-1) Creosote (coal tar creosote (8001-58-9), wood creosote (8029-39-4)) Crimidine (2-chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yldimethylamine) (535-89-7) Croton tiglium oil Curare (8063-06-7,2251-14-9) Curarine (22260-42-0) Curarizants, synthetic Cyclarbamate (5779-54-4) Cyclizine (82-92-8) and its salts Cyclocoumarol (518-20-7) Cyclomenol (5591-47-9) and its salts Cyclophosphamide (50-18-0) and its salts Datura stramonium L. and its galenical preparations Deanol aceglumate (3342-61-8) Decamethylenebis (trimethylammonium) salts Dextromethorphan (125-71-3) and its salts Dextropropoxyphene (469-62-5) O,O’-Diacetyl-N-allyl-N-normorphine Dialkanolamines, secondary 2,4-Diaminophenylethanol and its salts 5-(", $-Dibromophenethyl)-5-methylhydantoin (511-75-1) Dibromosalicylanilides Dichloroethanes (ethylene chlorides) Dichloroethylenes (acetylene chlorides) 2,3-Dichloro-2-methylbutane (507-45-9) Dichlorosalicylanilides Dicoumarol (66-76-2) 3-Diethylaminopropyl cinnamate Diethyl 4-nitrophenyl phosphate (311-45-5) Diethyl toluamide (DEET) (134-62-3) Difencloxazine (5617-26-5) Digitaline (71-63-6) Digitalis purpurea L., all heterosides of Dihydrotachysterol (67-96-9) 4,4’-Dihydroxy-3,3’-(3-methylthiopropylidene) dicoumarin 5,5’-Diisopropyl-2,2’-dimethylbiphenyl-4,4’-diyl dihypoiodite Dimethoxane (2,6-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4-yl acetate) (828-00-2) Dimethylamine (124-40-3) Dimethylformamide (68-12-2) 1,3-Dimethylpentylamine (105-41-9) and its salts Dimethyl sulfoxide (67-68-5) Dimevamide (60-46-8) and its salts Dinitrophenol isomers (25550-58-7) Dioxane (123-91-1) Dioxethedrin (497-75-6) and its salts Diphenhydramine (58-73-1) and its salts Diphenoxylate hydrochloride (3810-80-8) 5,5-Diphenyl-4-imidazolidone (3254-93-1) Diphenylpyraline (147-20-6) and its salts Disulfiram (97-77-8) Doxylamine (469-21-6) and its salts Emetine (483-18-1), its salts and derivatives Endrin (72-20-8) Ephedrine (299-42-3) and its salts Epinephrine (51-43-4) 1,2-Epoxybutane (106-88-7) Ergocalciferol (50-14-6) Average daily absorption should be equal to or less than 25 :g per day. Eserine (57-47-6) and its salts Estil (305-13-5) and its salts Estradiol (50-28-2) Estrogens Estrone (53-16-7) Ethinylestradiol (57-63-6) Ethionamide (536-33-4) Ethoheptazine (77-15-6) and its salts Ethoxyethanol (110-80-5) Ethoxyethanol acetate (111-15-9) 4-Ethoxyphenol (622-62-8) 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine (5862-77-1) and its salts Ethyl biscoumacetate (548-00-5) and salts of the acid Ethylenediamine (107-15-3) Ethylene oxide (75-21-8) Ethyl methacrylate (97-63-2) Label must contain a caution to clearly inform the user to avoid skin contact. Ethyl PABA (benzocaine) (94-09-7) Ethylphenacemide (90-49-3) $-Eucaine (500-34-5) Fenadiazole (1008-65-7) Fenozolone (15302-16-6) Fenyramidol (553-69-5) Fluanisone (1480-19-9) Fluoresone (2924-67-6) Fluoride (16984-48-8) containing substances (including, but not limited to sodium fluoride (1333-83-1, 7681-49-4), calcium fluoride (7789-75-5), stannous fluoride (7783-47-3) and sodium monofluorophosphate (10163-15-2))  Not permitted in dentifrices, mouthwashes or breath drops. Fluorouracil (51-21-8) Formaldehyde (50-00-0) Permitted in non-aerosol cosmetics, provided the concentration is less than or equal to 0.2% and is the minimum concentration to provide effective antimicrobial preservation, except in nail hardeners where the concentration can be equal to or less than 5% and in oral care products where concentrations are equal to or less than 0.1%. Nail hardeners containing formaldehyde must be sold with nail shields, directions for use, and a caution regarding sensitization potential. Furazolidone (67-45-8) Furfuryltrimethylammonium salts Furocoumarins (66-97-7), except for naturally occurring in plant extracts. Permitted in sun tanning products at concentrations less than 1 mg/kg. Galantamine (357-70-0) Gallamine triethiodide (65-29-2) Glucocorticoids (1524-88-5) Glutarimide (1121-89-7) and its salts Glutethimide (77-21-4) and its salts Glycyclamide (664-95-9) Gold salts Guaifenesin (93-14-1) Guanethidine (55-65-2) and its salts Haloperidol (52-86-8) Hexachloroethane (67-72-1) Hexachlorophene (2,2'-dihydroxy-3,3',5,5'6,6'-hexachlorodiphenylmethane) (70-30-4) Hexaethyl tetraphosphate (757-58-4) Hexamethonium salts Hexapropymate (358-52-1) Human origin, substance of (including, but not limited to human placental extracts, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids, human placental protein, human umbilical extract, hydrolyzed human placental protein (73049-73-7), hydrolyzed keratin from human hair, lyophilized human placental extract) Manufacturers using substances of human origin must provide the following information to the Cosmetics Division of the Consumer Product Safety Bureau: 1) source of the substance; 2) a description of the method of production; 3) quality control data, particularly those relating to microbial limits (including viruses) and the absence of estrogenic substances; 4) product labelling. Hydrastine (118-08-1) and their salts Hydrastinine (6592-85-4) and their salts Hydrazides and their salts Hydrazine (302-01-2), its derivatives and their salts Hydrofluoric acid (7664-39-3), its normal salts, its complexes and hydrofluorides Hydrogen cyanide (74–90-8) and its salts Hydrogen peroxide (7722-84-1) (see peroxide and peroxide generating compounds) Hydroquinone (123-31-9) Not permitted in products to be applied on the skin or mucous membranes. p-Hydroxyanisole (4-methoxyphenol) (150-76-5) Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.02% (after mixing), for professional use only, in artificial nail systems. The inner label and the outer label of the cosmetic product must display the following statements: “For professional use only. Avoid skin contact. Read use directions carefully”. 11-"-Hydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione (80-75-1) and its esters 8-Hydroxyquinoline (148-24-3) and its sulfate (134-31-6) Permitted as stabilizers for hydrogen peroxide in hair-care preparations, with a concentration equal to or less than a) 0.3% in rinse-off preparations, and b) 0.03% in leave-on preparations Hydroxyzine (68-88-2) Hyoscine (51-34-3), its salts and derivatives Hyoscyamine (101-31-5), its salts and derivatives Hyoscyamus niger L. leaves, seeds, powder, and galenical preparations 3-Imidazol-4-ylacrylic acid (104-98-3) and its ethyl ester (urocanic acid (108-98-3)) Imperatorin (482-44-0) Inproquone (436-40-8) Inula helenium oil Iodine (7553–56-2) Isocarboxazide (59-63-2) Isodrin (465-73-6) Isometheptene (503-01-5) and its salts Isoprenaline (7683-59-2) Isopropamide (N-(3-carbamoyl-3,3-diphenylpropyl)-N,N-diisopropylmethylammonium) salts Isosorbide dinitrate (87-33-2) Juniperus sabina L. leaves, essential oil and galenical preparations Keratin (see Human origin, substances of and/or Bovine tissues and ingredients) Laurus nobilis L., oil from the seeds of Lead (7439-92-1) and its compounds, except lead acetate Lead acetate (301-04-2) Permitted only in hair dye preparations at concentrations equal to or less than 0.6%, calculated as lead. The inner label and the outer label of the cosmetic product must indicate the following cautionary statements: “Keep away from children, avoid all contact with the eyes, wash hands after use, do not use to dye eyelashes, eyebrows or moustaches. If irritation develops, discontinue use”. Levophacetoperane (24558-01-8) and its salts Lidocaine (137-58-6) Lindane (58-89-9) Lobelia inflata L. and its galenical preparations Lobeline (90-69-7) and its salts Lysergide (50-37-3) and its salts Magnesium peroxide (1335-26-8) (see peroxide and peroxide generating compounds) Malononitrile (109-77-3) Mannomustine (576-68-1) and its salts Mecamylamine (60-40-2) Mefeclorazine (1243-33-0) and its salts Mephenesin (59-47-2) and its esters Meprobamate (57-53-4) Mercury (7439-97-6) and its compounds (including, but not limited to mercuric oxide (21908-53-2), phenyl mercuric acetate (62-38-4), phenyl mercuric benzoate (94-43-9), phenyl mercuric borate (102-98-7, 6273-99-0) and thimerosal (54-64-8)) No manufacturer or importer shall sell a cosmetic that contains mercury or a salt or derivative thereof unless: a) The concentration of mercury is equal to or less than 0.007% (either alone or in combination); b) The cosmetic is intended for use in the area of the eye; c) The mercury or its salts or derivative thereof is used in the cosmetic as a preservative; and d) The manufacturer or importer i) has in their possession evidence demonstrating that the only satisfactory way to maintain the sterility or stability of the cosmetic is to use mercury or a salt or derivative thereof as a preservative, and ii) upon request, furnishes Health Canada with the above evidence. The outer label of a cosmetic containing mercury (or a salt or derivative thereof) as a preservative, shall indicate the name of the preservative and its concentration in the cosmetic. Mescaline (3,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine) (54-04-6) and its salts Metaldehyde (9002-91-9) Metamfepramone (15351-09-4) and its salts Metethoheptazine (509-84-2) and its salts Metformin (657-24-9) and its salts Methacrylic acid (79-41-4) The inner label and the outer label of a cosmetic, or a product intended for use as a cosmetic, in liquid form, that contains more than 5% methacrylic acid (CH2C(CH3)CO2H) shall carry a statement to the effect of: “This product contains methacrylic acid, is poisonous, is to be kept out of reach of children and, in the case of accidental ingestion, a Poison Control Centre or physician is to be contacted immediately”. Methapyrilene (91-80-5) and its salts Metheptazine (469-78-3) and its salts Methocarbamol (532-03-6) Methotrexate (59-05-2) 2-(-4-Methoxybenzyl-N-(2-pyridyl)amino) ethyldimethylamine maleate 1-Methoxy-2,4-diaminobenzene (2,4-diaminoanisole, Cl 76050) (615-05-4) and their salts 1-Methoxy-2,5-diaminobenzene (2,5-diaminoanisole) (1244-42-1) and their salts Methoxyethanol (109-86-4) 4-Methoxy-m-phenylenediamine (615-05-4) and its sulfate salts 4-Methoxy-m-phenylenediamine-HCl Methyl alcohol (67-56-1) The principal display panel of the inner label and the outer label of the container of a cosmetic, other than a disposal metal container designed to release pressurized contents by the use of a manually operated valve that forms an integral part of the container, that contains an amount of methyl alcohol equal or greater than 5 mL, shall display: a) The hazard symbol set out in column II of item 1 of Schedule II of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, as they read on September 30th, 2001, in accordance with paragraphs 16(a) and (b) of those regulations; b) For each of the particulars set out in column 1 of items 1 to 5 of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, the signal word and statements set out in column III and IV of those items which shall be located on the labels in accordance with paragraphs 15(2)(a) to (c) of those regulations and printed in accordance with paragraphs 17(a) and (b), 18(a), (b) and 19(1)(a) and (b) and subsection 19(2) of those regulations. Methylene chloride (75-09-2) Not permitted in aerosol preparations. Methyl eugenol (93-15-2) Permitted only as a naturally occuring component in botanical extracts, provided that the concentrations do not exceed 0.01% in fine fragrances, 0.004% in eau de toilette, 0.002% in a fragrance cream, 0.0002% in other leave-on products and in oral hygiene products, and 0.001% in rinse-off products. 2-Methylheptylamine (540-43-2) and its salts Methylisothiazolinone (2682-20-4) / Methylchloroisothiazolinone (26172-55-4) Permitted in cosmetics up to a maximum of 0.0015% (15 :g/mL or 15 ppm) in rinse-off products and 0.00075% (7.5 :g/mL or 7.5 ppm) in leave-on products. Methyl methacrylate monomer (80-62-6) Methylphenidate (113-45-1) and its salts 2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (823-40-5) 4-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (95-80-7) and its salts Methyl salicylate (119-36-8) Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 1%. Methyprylon (125-64-4) and its salts Metyrapone (54-36-4) Minoxidil (38304-91-5), its salts and derivatives Mixed cresols (1319-77-3) and derivatives Mofebutazone (2210-63-1) Morpholine (110-91-8) and its salts Musk ambrette (4-tert-butyl-3-methoxy-2,6-dinitrotoluene) (83-66-9) Musk tibetene (5-tert-butyl-1,2,3-trimethyl-4,6-dinitrobenzene) (145-39-1) Nail adhesives that have the capability to quickly bond skin The innermost package, sold alone or as part of a kit, must be child resistant.  Refer to part 4 of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations as they read on September 30th, 2001 for requirements. Nalorphine (62-67-9), its salts and ethers Naphazoline (835-31-4) and its salts 2-Naphthol (135-19-3) 1-and 2-Naphthylamines (134-32-7 and 91-59-8, respectively) and their salts 3-("-Naphthyl)-4-hydroxycoumarin (39923-41-6) Narcotics, natural and synthetic Neodymium (7440-00-8) and its salts Neostigmine (59-99-4) and its salts Nicotine (54-11-5) and its salts Nitrites, amyl Nitrites (14797-65-0), inorganic, except sodium nitrite Nitrobenzene (98-95-3) Nitrocresols (12167-20-3) and their alkali metal salts Nitrofurantoin (67-20-9) Nitroglycerin (55-63-0) Nitrosamines (55-18-5) Nitrostilbenes, their homologues and their derivatives Nitroxoline (4008-48-4) and its salts Noradrenaline (51-41-2) and its salts Noscapine (128-62-1) and its salts Octamoxin (4684-87-1) and its salts Octamylamine (502-59-0) and its salts Octodrine (543-82-8) and its salts Oleandrin (465-16-7) Oxanamide (126-93-2) and its derivatives Oxypheneridine (546-32-7) and its salts PABA (4-aminobenzoic acid), esters of; with a free amino group Paramethasone (53-33-8) Parathion (O,O’-diethyl O-4-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate) (56-38-2) Parethoxycaine (94-23-5) and its salts Pelletierine (2858-66-4) and its salts Pemoline (2152-34-3) and its salts Pentachloroethane (76-01-7) Pentaerythrityl tetranitrate (78-11-5) Pentamethonium salts Pentyl dimethyl PABA (14779-78-3) (amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate), mixed isomers Peroxide and peroxide-generating compounds (including, but not limited to urea (carbamide) peroxide (124-43-6), calcium peroxide (calcium dioxide) (1305-79-9), hydrogen peroxide (7722-84-1), magnesium peroxide (1335-26-8), and sodium perborate (7632-04-4)) Cautionary labelling statements consistent with the following are required for oral cosmetic products containing peroxides or peroxide-generating compounds: a) If irritation (such as redness, swelling, soreness) of the gums or the mouth occurs, discontinue use and consult a dentist. b) Products containing peroxides are not recommended for use by children under 12 years of age. c) Use for periods of longer than 14 days is to be only under the supervision of a dentist. d) Avoid swallowing the cosmetic or part thereof. e) Avoid contact of the product with the eye. In the case of tooth whitening systems (i.e. paint-on gels, trays, strips, etc.), the following statement must also be included : “Avoid direct contact of the active surface of the tooth whitening product with the gums and/or salivary flow.”  In addition, manufacturers of oral products containing peroxides or peroxidegenerating compounds must submit the following information to the Cosmetics Division of the Consumer Product Safety Bureau: a) Data on the pH of the cosmetic product, when it is applied to the tooth or teeth, to ensure that the product is in compliance with section 13 of the Cosmetic Regulations, i.e. that the pH is greater than or equal to 4.0; and b) Product labelling demonstrating that all warning/cautionary statement requirements have been met.  If an oral cosmetic contains more than 3% hydrogen peroxide (or equivalent), notifiers must submit evidence that the product does not cause the saliva or soft tissue of the oral cavity to exceed 3% hydrogen peroxide, and is safe when used as directed. Evidence may include analog studies from recognized sources or independent clinical research. NB: Please be aware of the conversion factor between hydrogen peroxide and other peroxide-generating compounds. For example, 10% carbamide (urea) peroxide is approximately equivalent to 3% hydrogen peroxide. Petrichloral (78-12-6) Phenacemide (63-98-9) Phenaglycodol (79-93-6) Phenetamine (3590-16-7) Phenindione (83-12-5) Phenmetrazine (134-49-6), its derivatives and salts Phenolphthalein (77-09-8) Phenothiazine (92-84-2) and its compounds Phenprobamate (673-31-4) Phenprocoumon (435-97-2) Phenylbutazone (50-33-9) o-Phenylenediamine (95-54-5) and its salts p-Phenylenediamine (106-50-3) Not permitted in products intended for use on the skin. Permitted only in oxidative hair dyes provided: a) The inner label and the outer label of the cosmetic product carry the following warning: “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 eyebrows. To do so, may cause blindness. MISE EN GARDE: Ce produit contient des ingrédients qui peuvent causer de l'irritation cutanée chez certaines personnes: il faut donc d'abord effectuer une épreuve préliminaire selon les directives ci-jointes. Ce produit ne doit pas servir à teindre les sourcils ni les cils: en ce faisant, on pourrait provoquer la cécité.", and b) Instructions to the following effect accompany each package of hair dye: i) The preparation may cause serious inflammation of the skin in some persons and a preliminary test should always be carried out to determine whether or not special sensitivity exists, and ii) To make the test, a small area of skin behind the ear or on the inner surface of the forearm should be cleansed, using either soap and water or alcohol, and a small quantity of the hair dye as prepared for use should be applied to the area and allowed to dry. After 24 hours, the area should be washed gently with soap and water. If no irritation or inflammation is apparent, it is usually assumed that no hypersensitivity to the dye exists.  The test should, however, be carried out before each application. On no account should the hair dye be used for dyeing eyebrows or eyelashes as severe inflammation of the eye or even blindness may result. Pheromones Phosphorus (7723-14-0) and metal phosphides Physostigma venenosum Balf. Phytolacca spp. and their preparations Picric acid (88-89-1) Picrotoxin (124-87-8) Pigment Orange 5 (CI 12075) (3468-63-1) and its lakes, pigments and salts Pigment Red 53 (CI 15585) (2092-56-0) Pilocarpine (92-13-7) and its salts Pilocarpus jaborandi Holmes and its galenical preparations Pipazetate (2167-85-3) and its salts Piper methysticum extract (kava kava) (9000-38-8) Pipradrol (467-60-7) and its salts Piprocurarium salts Placental extracts (see Human origin, substances of and/or Bovine tissues and ingredients) Poldine methylsulfate (545-80-2) Potassium bromate (2139-59-4) The inner label and the outer label of a cosmetic product, in liquid form, that contains an amount of potassium bromate equal to or greater than 50 mg must carry a statement to the effect of: “This product contains potassium bromate, is poisonous, and is to be kept out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, a Poison Control Centre or physician is to be contacted immediately.” Cosmetics containing potassium bromate must be packaged in a child-resistant container, according to part 4 of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations as they read on September 30th, 2001. Pramocaine (140-65-8) Probenecid (57-66-9) Procainamide (51-06-9), its salts and derivatives Progestogens Propatylnitrate (2921-92-8) Propyphenazone (479-92-5) Prunus laurocerasus L. Psilocybine (520-52-5) Pyrethrum album L. and its galenical preparations Pyrocatechol (catechol) (120-80-9) Pyrogallol (87-66-1) Radioactive substances Rauwolfia serpentina alkaloids and their salts Retinol (vitamin A) (68-26-8) and its esters; retinyl acetate (127-47-9), retinyl palmitate (79-81-2) Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 1%. Safrole (94-59-7) except when naturally occurring in plant extracts Salicylic acid (69-72-7) Permitted in concentrations equal to or less than 2%. "-Santonin (481-06-1) Schoenocaulon officinale Lind. seeds and galenical preparations Selenium (7782-49-2) and its compounds, excluding selenium sulfide (7488-56-4). Silver (7440-22-4) and its salts Mouthwashes are restricted to concentrations of 0.04% or less. Any cosmetic containing silver and/or its salts must bear the following warning: “This product contains silver and/ or silver salts. Avoid contact with broken or abraded skin.” Sodium borate (1303-96-4) Permitted only at concentrations equal to or less than 5% provided the label of the cosmetic product contains a statement to the effect: “Do not use on broken or abraded skin. Not to be used by children under three years of age.” Warnings are not required where sodium borate is used as a pH adjuster, and the concentration is under 0.1%. Sodium bromate (7789-38-0) The inner label and the outer label of a cosmetic product, in liquid form, that contains an amount of sodium bromate equal to or greater than 600 mg must carry a statement to the effect of: “This product contains sodium bromate, is poisonous, and is to be kept out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, a Poison Control Centre or physician is to be contacted immediately.” Cosmetics containing sodium bromate must be packaged in a child-resistant container, according to part 4 of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations as they read on September 30th, 2001. Sodium hexacyclonate (7009-49-6) Sodium perborate (7632-04-4) (see peroxide and peroxide generating compounds) Sodium picramate (831-52-7) Permitted only in concentrations equal to or less than 0.1% Sodium pyrithione (3811-73-2) Solanum nigrum L. and its galenical preparations Solvent Blue 35 (CI 61554) (17354-14-2) Solvent Red 24 (CI 26105) (85-83-6) Solvent Red 49:1 (Cl 45170-1) (81-88-9) Sparteine (90-39-1) and its salts Spironolactone (19-00-0) Steroids Strontium (7440-24-6) and its salts, other than nitrite Permitted if strontium concentration is equal to or less than 6.6% in salt, or equal to or less than 2.1% elemental strontium, whichever represents the smallest amount of strontium (depending on the salt). Not permitted in aerosol products. Restricted to 3.5% (as strontium) in depilatory products. Strontium nitrite (13470-06-9) Strontium polycarboxylate Strophantines, their aglucones and derivatives Strophantus spp. and their galenical preparations Strychnine (57-24-9) and its salts Strychnos spp. and their galenical preparations Succinonitrile (110-61-2) Sulfinpyrazone (57-97-5) Sulfonamides (63-74-1) and their salts obtained by substitution of one or more Hatoms of the -NH2 groups Sultiame (61-56-3) Sympathicomimetic amines Symphytum spp. (Comfrey), with the exception of Symphytum officinale TBHQ (t-butylhydroquinone) (1948-33-0) Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.1%. Tefazoline (1082-56-0) and its salts Tellurium (13494-80-9) and its compounds Tetrabenazine (58-46-8) and its salts Tetrabromosalicylanilides Tetracaine (94-24-6) and its salts 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (1746-01-6) Tetrachloroethylene (127-18-4) Tetrachlorosalicylanilides Tetraethyl pyrophosphate (107-49-3) Tetrahydrozoline (84-22-0) and its salts Tetrylammonium bromide (71-91-0) Thalidomide (50-35-1) and its salts Thallium (7440-28-0) and its compounds Theophylline (58-55-9) Thevetia nerifolia Juss. glycoside extract Thiamazole (60-56-0) Thioglycolic acid (68-11-1) and its salts Permitted in hair waving and straightening products at concentrations equal to or less than 8% with a pH of 7 to 9.5. Directions for use shall include statements to the effect: “Avoid direct skin contact. Wear suitable gloves”.  Hair waving and straightening products for professional use may contain concentrations of thioglycolic acid equal to or less than 11%.  The label of the product shall include, in addition to the above directions, a statement to the effect: “For professional use only”.  Permitted in depilatory products at concentrations equal to or less than 5% with a pH of 7 to 12.7.  The label of the product shall include statements to the effect: “Avoid contact with eyes. In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice”. Thiotepa (52-24-4) Thiourea (62-56-6) and its derivatives, with the exception of thioglycolic acid and its salts and esters Thiuram (137-26-8) Thiuram disulfides Thiuram monosulfides Thyropropic acid (51-26-3) and its salts Thyrothricine (1404-88-2) Tiratricol (51-24-1) Tolboxane (2430-48-8) Tolbutamide (64-77-7) Tolnaftate (2398-96-1) Toluene-2,4-diamine (95-80-7) Toluidines (26915-12-8), their isomers, salts and halogenated and sulfonated derivatives, except 4-hydroxy-2-nitro-toluidine and hydroxyethyl-2-nitro-p-toluidine Tranylcypromine (155-09-9) and its salts Tretamine (51-18-3) Tretinoin (retinoic acid) (302-79-4) Triamterene (396-01-0) and its salts Tribromoethanol (75-80-9) Tribromosalicylanilide (1322-38-9) Trichlormethine (817-09-4) and its salts Trichloroacetic acid (76-03-9) Trichloronitromethane (76-06-2) Triclosan (3380-34-5) Limited in cosmetics to a concentration of 0.3% or less. Restricted in mouthwash at 0.03% or less. All triclosan-containing products must also meet the following conditions: a) Chlorinated dibenzodioxin and dibenzofuran (PCDD/PCDF) impurities must not be present in quantities exceeding those described as follows: i) The concentration of the impurities, 2,3,7,8-tetra-chlorodibenzo-p-dioxin and 2,3,7,8-tetra chlorodibenzofuran, must not exceed 0.1 ng/g. ii) The total concentration of all other PCDD/PCDF impurities must not be greater than 10 ug/g, with no individual impurity greater than 5 ug/g. b) The labelling of oral cosmetics must indicate that the product is not to be used by children under the age of 12. In the case of mouthwashes, users must be cautioned to avoid swallowing the product. c) Manufacturers must provide the following: i) Raw material specifications for triclosan; ii) Identification of the method of analysis used to determine the levels of PCDD’s and PCDF’s in triclosan; iii) Finished product specifications; and iv) Copy of product labelling Tricresyl phosphate (tritolyl phosphate) (1330-78-5) Trifluperidol (749-13-3) Triparanol (78-41-1) Tripelennamine (91-81-6) Tuaminoheptane (123-82-0), its isomers and salts Urea (57-13-6) Permitted in concentrations equal to or less than 10%. Urea (carbamide) peroxide (124-43-6) (see peroxide and peroxide generating compounds) Uriginea scilla Stern. and its galenical preparations Vaccines, toxins or serums Valnoctamide (4171-13-5) Veratrine (62-59-9), its salts and galenical preparations Veratrum spp. and their preparations Versalide (88-29-9) Vinyl chloride monomer (27-39-8) Warfarin (81-81-2) and its salts Xanthinol (2530-97-4) Xylidines (1300-73-8), their isomers, salts and, halogenated and sulfonated derivatives. Xylometazoline (526-36-3) and its salts Yohimbine (146-48-5) and its salts Zirconium (7440-67-7) and its compounds, except the complexes, zirconium lakes, salts and pigments of zirconium colouring agents Aluminum zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes AlxZr(OH)yClz and aluminum zirconium chloride hydroxide glycine complex are permitted only in deodorants in concentrations equal to or less than 25%, as anhydrous aluminum zirconium chloride and equal to or less than 5.45% as zirconium. The ratio of the number of aluminum atoms to that of the zirconium atoms must be between 2 and 10. The ratio of the number of (Al + Zr) atoms to that of the chlorine atoms must be between 0.9 and 2.1. The inner label and the outer label of the cosmetic product must show a statement to the effect: “do not apply to irritated or damaged skin”. Not permitted in aerosol dispensers. Zoxazolamine (61-80-3)