Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
CAS 1310-65-2 · 70/100 · High conf.
Hair waving or straightening · pH regulating agent
Concern score
Lithium hydroxide is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: (a) Hair straightener (b) pH ajuster for depilatories (c) Other uses as pH ajuster (for rinse-off products only) Maximum concentration: (a) 1. 2% (6) 2. 4.5% (6) Other conditions: (a) 1. General use 2. Professional use (b) pH < 12.7 (c) pH < 11 Conditions of use and warnings: (a) 1. Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children 2. Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness (b) Contains alkali Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes
No graded sources yet for Lithium hydroxide. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
Prevalence of Lithium hydroxide in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
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Typical roles