AMMONIA

RestrictedCAS 7664-41-723 regulations across 23 markets

AMMONIA is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Buffering. Also known as CAS 7664-41-7. It is regulated in 23 markets including UAE, Armenia, Australia.

Also Known As

CAS Number: 1336-21-6, 7664-41-7

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1

United Kingdom1

United States

California

Maryland

Washington

Canada

Brazil1

South Korea1

Japan

Taiwan1

Australia1

Singapore1

Malaysia1

Thailand1

Indonesia1

Vietnam1

Philippines1

UAE1

Saudi Arabia1

Qatar1

Oman1

Kuwait1

Bahrain1

Russia1

Belarus1

Kazakhstan1

Armenia1

Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations

European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #4

Chemical name: Ammonia
CAS: 7664-41-7 / 1336-21-6
Max concentration: 6% (as NH3)
Conditions of use: Above 2%: Contains ammonia

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #4

Chemical name: Ammonia
CAS: 7664-41-7/1336-21-6
Max concentration: 6 % (as NH3)
Conditions of use: Max: 6 % (as NH3) Above 2 %: Contains ammonia

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

Americas1 regulation

BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_530 #4

Chemical name: Amônia
Max concentration: 6% calculados como NH 3
Conditions of use: Warnings: Acima de 2%: contém amônia.

Source: ANVISA RDC 530

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations

South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1112

Chemical name: Ammonia
Conditions of use: * 배합한도 : 6%

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #166

Chemical name: Ammonia
CAS: 7664-41-7/ 1336-21-6
Max concentration: 6% (以NH3計)
Other conditions: Above 2%: Contains ammonia

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

AustraliaRestrictedAnnex Schedule 6 (Poison) #SUSMP Schedule 6

Chemical name: AMMONIA (excluding its salts and derivatives other than ammonium hydroxide) except
Conditions of use: (a) when included in Schedule 5; or (b) in preparations for human internal therapeutic use; or (c) in preparations for inhalation when absorbed in an inert solid material; or (d) in preparations containing 0.5% or less of ammonia.

Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060

ASEAN6 regulations

SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #4

Chemical name: Ammonia
CAS: 7664-41-7/1336-21-6
Max concentration: 6% calculated as NH3
Conditions of use: Label: Above 2%: Contains Ammonia

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #4

Chemical name: Ammonia
CAS: 7664-41-7/1336-21-6
Max concentration: 6% calculated as NH3
Conditions of use: Label: Above 2%: Contains Ammonia

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #4

Chemical name: Ammonia
CAS: 7664-41-7/1336-21-6
Max concentration: 6% calculated as NH3
Conditions of use: Label: Above 2%: Contains Ammonia

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #4

Chemical name: Ammonia
CAS: 7664-41-7/1336-21-6
Max concentration: 6% calculated as NH3
Conditions of use: Label: Above 2%: Contains Ammonia

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #4

Chemical name: Ammonia
CAS: 7664-41-7/1336-21-6
Max concentration: 6% calculated as NH3
Conditions of use: Label: Above 2%: Contains Ammonia

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #4

Chemical name: Ammonia
CAS: 7664-41-7/1336-21-6
Max concentration: 6% calculated as NH3
Conditions of use: Label: Above 2%: Contains Ammonia

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations

UAERestrictedAnnex III #4

Chemical name: Ammonia
CAS: 7664-41-7 / 1336-21-6
Max concentration: 6% (as NH3)
Conditions of use: Above 2%: Contains ammonia

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #4

Chemical name: Ammonia
CAS: 7664-41-7 / 1336-21-6
Max concentration: 6% (as NH3)
Conditions of use: Above 2%: Contains ammonia

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #4

Chemical name: Ammonia
CAS: 7664-41-7 / 1336-21-6
Max concentration: 6% (as NH3)
Conditions of use: Above 2%: Contains ammonia

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #4

Chemical name: Ammonia
CAS: 7664-41-7 / 1336-21-6
Max concentration: 6% (as NH3)
Conditions of use: Above 2%: Contains ammonia

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #4

Chemical name: Ammonia
CAS: 7664-41-7 / 1336-21-6
Max concentration: 6% (as NH3)
Conditions of use: Above 2%: Contains ammonia

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #4

Chemical name: Ammonia
CAS: 7664-41-7 / 1336-21-6
Max concentration: 6% (as NH3)
Conditions of use: Above 2%: Contains ammonia

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

EAEU5 regulations

RussiaRestrictedAnnex 2 #4

Chemical name: Аммиак (Ammonia)
CAS: 7664-41-7
Max concentration: 6 процентов (в пересчете на NH3)
Conditions of use: При содержании более 2 процентов: Содержит аммиак

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 4)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 2 #4

Chemical name: Аммиак (Ammonia)
CAS: 7664-41-7
Max concentration: 6 процентов (в пересчете на NH3)
Conditions of use: При содержании более 2 процентов: Содержит аммиак

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 4)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 2 #4

Chemical name: Аммиак (Ammonia)
CAS: 7664-41-7
Max concentration: 6 процентов (в пересчете на NH3)
Conditions of use: При содержании более 2 процентов: Содержит аммиак

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 4)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 2 #4

Chemical name: Аммиак (Ammonia)
CAS: 7664-41-7
Max concentration: 6 процентов (в пересчете на NH3)
Conditions of use: При содержании более 2 процентов: Содержит аммиак

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 4)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 2 #4

Chemical name: Аммиак (Ammonia)
CAS: 7664-41-7
Max concentration: 6 процентов (в пересчете на NH3)
Conditions of use: При содержании более 2 процентов: Содержит аммиак

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 4)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AMMONIA banned in any country?

AMMONIA 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 AMMONIA in cosmetics?

AMMONIA is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use AMMONIA in cosmetics?

AMMONIA is regulated in 23 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, 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.