# Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_ec_201_279_3
Categories: beauty
Identifier: 201-279-3

> Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 100/100 — Critical concern based on regulatory listings.. Assessed from 1 source.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 100/100 — Critical concern based on regulatory listings.
- Confidence: 4
- Rationale: Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide is prohibited in cosmetic products under Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

## Regulatory status

- EU: banned — Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products.

_Assessed by Greenveil._