ALCOHOL

BannedCAS 64-17-51 regulation across 1 market

ALCOHOL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antifoaming. Also known as CAS 64-17-5. It is regulated in 1 market including Saudi Arabia.

Also Known As

CAS Number
64-17-5

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union
United Kingdom
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar
Oman
Kuwait
Bahrain
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

EuropeNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for ALCOHOL in European Union, United Kingdom.

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for ALCOHOL in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for ALCOHOL in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for ALCOHOL in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC1 regulation
Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex Saudi-specific
Chemical name
Alcohol in Oral Products (Saudi) (ALCOHOL)
CAS
64-17-5
Conditions of use
Applies to oral care products only (mouthwash, toothpaste). Alcohol in leave-on/rinse-off cosmetics may be permitted.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 + Halal Requirements

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for ALCOHOL in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALCOHOL banned in any country?

Yes, ALCOHOL is banned in Saudi Arabia. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on ALCOHOL in cosmetics?

ALCOHOL is banned in Saudi Arabia and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use ALCOHOL 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.