International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook, 11th Edition, 4 Volume Set

CTFA’s 2006 International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook provides the most comprehensive listing of ingredients used in cosmetic and personal care products. The combined Dictionary/Handbook contains more than 13,000 International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI) labeling names for the United States, the European Union, and other countries. These are cross-referenced to nearly 60,000 trade and technical names and 3,000 suppliers from 91 countries. The 11th Edition contains nearly 1,500 new INCI names since the last edition!

It also includes information on the chemical class, functions and product use categories as reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), when available. In addition, it provides information on CAS numbers, empirical formulas, EU Annexes, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, an index that cross references Latin and common English botanical names, a Japan index listing prohibited and restricted ingredients, and a listing of ingredients evaluated for safety by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

When you buy the Dictionary, you receive the CD-ROM version free. The CD-ROM also features the added convenience of cross-searchable links to other publications on the CD-ROM.