3-NITRO-P-CRESOL

BannedCAS 2042-14-017 regulations across 17 markets

3-NITRO-P-CRESOL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 2042-14-0. It is regulated in 17 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
2042-14-0, 12167-20-3

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #250
Chemical name
Nitrocresols and their alkali metal salts
CAS
2042-14-0

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #250
Chemical name
Nitrocresols and their alkali metal salts
CAS
12167-20-3

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas2 regulations
CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
Nitrocresols and their alkali metal salts
CAS
4920-77-8
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #250
Chemical name
Nitrocresóis e seus sais de metais alcalinos
CAS
12167-20-3

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M192
Chemical name
3-Nitro-P-Cresol

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #250
Chemical name
Nitrocresols and their alkali metal salts
CAS
12167-20-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #250
Chemical name
Nitrocresols and their alkali metal salts
CAS
12167-20-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #250
Chemical name
Nitrocresols and their alkali metal salts
CAS
12167-20-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #250
Chemical name
Nitrocresols and their alkali metal salts
CAS
12167-20-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #250
Chemical name
Nitrocresols and their alkali metal salts
CAS
12167-20-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #250
Chemical name
Nitrocresols and their alkali metal salts
CAS
12167-20-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #250
Chemical name
Nitrocresols and their alkali metal salts
CAS
2042-14-0

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #250
Chemical name
Nitrocresols and their alkali metal salts
CAS
2042-14-0

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

QatarBannedAnnex II #250
Chemical name
Nitrocresols and their alkali metal salts
CAS
2042-14-0

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

OmanBannedAnnex II #250
Chemical name
Nitrocresols and their alkali metal salts
CAS
2042-14-0

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #250
Chemical name
Nitrocresols and their alkali metal salts
CAS
2042-14-0

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

BahrainBannedAnnex II #250
Chemical name
Nitrocresols and their alkali metal salts
CAS
2042-14-0

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 3-NITRO-P-CRESOL in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3-NITRO-P-CRESOL banned in any country?

Yes, 3-NITRO-P-CRESOL is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on 3-NITRO-P-CRESOL in cosmetics?

3-NITRO-P-CRESOL is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use 3-NITRO-P-CRESOL in cosmetics?

3-NITRO-P-CRESOL is regulated in 17 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

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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.