ACETYL HEXAMETHYL TETRALIN

RestrictedCAS 1506-02-110 regulations across 10 markets

ACETYL HEXAMETHYL TETRALIN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Fragrance. Also known as CAS 1506-02-1. It is regulated in 10 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
1506-02-1, 21145-77-7

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #182
Chemical name
1-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8,-hexamethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one (AHTN)
CAS
21145-77-7 - 1506-02-1
Max concentration
(a) leave-on products: 0.1% except:hydroalcoholic products: 1% fine fragrance: 2.5%fragrance cream: 0.5% (b) rinse-off products: 0.2%
Product type
All cosmetic products with the exception of oral products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #182
Chemical name
1-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8,-hexamethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one (AHTN)
CAS
21145-77-7 / 1506-02-1
Max concentration
(a) leave-on products: 0,1 % except: hydroalcoholic products: 1 % fine fragrance: 2,5 % fragrance cream: 0,5 % (b) rinse-off products: 0,2 %
Product type
All cosmetic products with the exception of oral products
Conditions of use
Max: (a) leave-on products: 0,1 % except: hydroalcoholic products: 1 % fine fragrance: 2,5 % fragrance cream: 0,5 % (b) rinse-off products: 0,2 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_530 #101
Chemical name
1-(5,6,7,8-Tetr ahidro-3,5,5,6, 8,8-hexametil- 2-naftil)etan-1 -ona (CAS 21145-77-7 e 1506-02-1)
CAS
21145-77-7
Max concentration
a) Produtos sem enxágue: 0,1 % exceto: Produtos hidroalcoólicos: 1 % Fragrâncias finas: 2,5 % Cremes perfumados: 0,5 % b) Produtos com enxágue: 0,2 %
Product type
Todos os produtos exceto produtos de higiene bucal
Conditions of use
Application: Todos os produtos exceto produtos de higiene bucal

Source: ANVISA RDC 530

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M893
Chemical name
Acetyl Hexamethyl Tetralin
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : ∙ 사용 후 씻어내지 않는 제품 0.1% (다만, 하이드로알콜성 제품에 배합할 경우 1%, 순수향료 제품에 배합할 경우 2.5%, 방향크림에 배합할 경우 0.5%) ∙ 사용 후 씻어내는 제품 0.2%

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for ACETYL HEXAMETHYL TETRALIN in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #182
Chemical name
1-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8,-hexamethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one (AHTN)
CAS
21145-77-7 - 1506-02-1
Max concentration
(a) leave-on products: 0.1% except:hydroalcoholic products: 1% fine fragrance: 2.5%fragrance cream: 0.5% (b) rinse-off products: 0.2%
Product type
All cosmetic products with the exception of oral products

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #182
Chemical name
1-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8,-hexamethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one (AHTN)
CAS
21145-77-7 - 1506-02-1
Max concentration
(a) leave-on products: 0.1% except:hydroalcoholic products: 1% fine fragrance: 2.5%fragrance cream: 0.5% (b) rinse-off products: 0.2%
Product type
All cosmetic products with the exception of oral products

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #182
Chemical name
1-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8,-hexamethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one (AHTN)
CAS
21145-77-7 - 1506-02-1
Max concentration
(a) leave-on products: 0.1% except:hydroalcoholic products: 1% fine fragrance: 2.5%fragrance cream: 0.5% (b) rinse-off products: 0.2%
Product type
All cosmetic products with the exception of oral products

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #182
Chemical name
1-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8,-hexamethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one (AHTN)
CAS
21145-77-7 - 1506-02-1
Max concentration
(a) leave-on products: 0.1% except:hydroalcoholic products: 1% fine fragrance: 2.5%fragrance cream: 0.5% (b) rinse-off products: 0.2%
Product type
All cosmetic products with the exception of oral products

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #182
Chemical name
1-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8,-hexamethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one (AHTN)
CAS
21145-77-7 - 1506-02-1
Max concentration
(a) leave-on products: 0.1% except:hydroalcoholic products: 1% fine fragrance: 2.5%fragrance cream: 0.5% (b) rinse-off products: 0.2%
Product type
All cosmetic products with the exception of oral products

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #182
Chemical name
1-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8,-hexamethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one (AHTN)
CAS
21145-77-7 - 1506-02-1
Max concentration
(a) leave-on products: 0.1% except:hydroalcoholic products: 1% fine fragrance: 2.5%fragrance cream: 0.5% (b) rinse-off products: 0.2%
Product type
All cosmetic products with the exception of oral products

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for ACETYL HEXAMETHYL TETRALIN in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ACETYL HEXAMETHYL TETRALIN banned in any country?

ACETYL HEXAMETHYL TETRALIN is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.

What are the restrictions on ACETYL HEXAMETHYL TETRALIN in cosmetics?

ACETYL HEXAMETHYL TETRALIN is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use ACETYL HEXAMETHYL TETRALIN in cosmetics?

ACETYL HEXAMETHYL TETRALIN is regulated in 10 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. 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.