MINERAL WOOL, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THOSE SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE IN THIS ANNEX; [MAN-MADE VITREOUS (SILICATE)FIBRES WITH RANDOM ORIENTATION WITH ALKALINE OXIDE AND ALKALI EARTH OXIDE (NA2O+K2O+CAO+MGO+BAO) CONTENT GREATER THAN 18% BY WEIGHT] is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on EU COSING Annex II regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.

MINERAL WOOL, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THOSE SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE IN THIS ANNEX; [MAN-MADE VITREOUS (SILICATE)FIBRES WITH RANDOM ORIENTATION WITH ALKALINE OXIDE AND ALKALI EARTH OXIDE (NA2O+K2O+CAO+MGO+BAO) CONTENT GREATER THAN 18% BY WEIGHT]

Safety grade: F

This chemical is prohibited in EU cosmetics because it is classified as carcinogenic (Category 2) under EU CLP Regulation. CMR substances are chemicals that can cause cancer, genetic mutations, or harm to reproductive health. The EU bans all CMR Category 1A, 1B, and 2 substances from cosmetic products under COSING Annex II.

Graded using: EU COSING Annex II.

• EU COSING — Prohibited

Last verified: June 7, 2026