2,3-BUTANEDIOL

BannedCAS 513-85-92 regulations across 2 markets

2,3-BUTANEDIOL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Fragrance. Also known as CAS 513-85-9. It is regulated in 2 markets including Brazil, United Kingdom.

Also Known As

CAS Number
24347-58-8, 513-85-9, 5341-95-7

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Oman
Kuwait
Bahrain
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe1 regulation
United KingdomBannedAnnex II #95
Chemical name
Phenaglycodol (INN)
CAS
79-93-6

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas1 regulation
BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #95
Chemical name
Fenaglicodol*
CAS
79-93-6

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 2,3-BUTANEDIOL in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 2,3-BUTANEDIOL in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCCNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 2,3-BUTANEDIOL in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 2,3-BUTANEDIOL in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2,3-BUTANEDIOL banned in any country?

Yes, 2,3-BUTANEDIOL is banned in Brazil, United Kingdom. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on 2,3-BUTANEDIOL in cosmetics?

2,3-BUTANEDIOL is banned in Brazil, United Kingdom and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use 2,3-BUTANEDIOL in cosmetics?

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This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.