AMMONIUM BENZOATE

RestrictedCAS 1863-63-421 regulations across 21 markets

AMMONIUM BENZOATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Preservative. Also known as CAS 1863-63-4. It is regulated in 21 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
939-48-0, 136-60-7, 1863-63-4, 2090-05-3, 1205-50-3, 2315-68-6, 4337-66-0, 553-70-8, 582-25-2, 93-58-3, 93-89-0, 93-99-2

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex V #1a
Chemical name
Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid
CAS
1863-63-4 /2090-05-3 / 582-25-2 / 553-70-8 / 4337-66-0 / 93-58-3 / 93-89-0 / 2315-68-6 / 136-60-7 / 1205-50-3 / 939-48-0 / 93-99-2
Max concentration
0.5% (acid)

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex V #1a
Chemical name
Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid
CAS
1863-63-4, 2090-05-3, 582-25-2, 553-70-8, 4337-66-
Max concentration
0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Max: 0,5 % (acid)

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V

AmericasNo restrictions

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

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M943
Chemical name
Ammonium Benzoate
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : 산으로서 0.5% (다만, 벤조익애씨드 및 그 소듐염은 사용 후 씻어내는 제품에는 산으로서 2.5%)

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Preservatives List #4
Chemical name
Salts of benzoic acid and esters of benzoic acid
CAS
1863-63-4/ 2090-05-3/ 582-25-2/ 553-70-8/ 4337-66-0/ 93-58-3/ 93-89-0/ 2315-68-6/ 136-60-7/ 1205-50-3/ 939-48-0/ 93-99-2/
Max concentration
0.5 % (以acid計)

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #1a
Chemical name
Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid / Ammonium benzoate/ Calcium benzoate/ Potassium benzoate/ Magnesium benzoate/ MEA- benzoate/ Methyl benzoate / Ethyl benzoate/ Propyl benzoate/ Butyl benzoate / Isobutyl benzoate/ Isopropyl benzoate
CAS
1863-63-4
Max concentration
0.5 %(acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #1a
Chemical name
Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid / Ammonium benzoate/ Calcium benzoate/ Potassium benzoate/ Magnesium benzoate/ MEA- benzoate/ Methyl benzoate / Ethyl benzoate/ Propyl benzoate/ Butyl benzoate / Isobutyl benzoate/ Isopropyl benzoate
CAS
1863-63-4
Max concentration
0.5 %(acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #1a
Chemical name
Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid / Ammonium benzoate/ Calcium benzoate/ Potassium benzoate/ Magnesium benzoate/ MEA- benzoate/ Methyl benzoate / Ethyl benzoate/ Propyl benzoate/ Butyl benzoate / Isobutyl benzoate/ Isopropyl benzoate
CAS
1863-63-4
Max concentration
0.5 %(acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #1a
Chemical name
Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid / Ammonium benzoate/ Calcium benzoate/ Potassium benzoate/ Magnesium benzoate/ MEA- benzoate/ Methyl benzoate / Ethyl benzoate/ Propyl benzoate/ Butyl benzoate / Isobutyl benzoate/ Isopropyl benzoate
CAS
1863-63-4
Max concentration
0.5 %(acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #1a
Chemical name
Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid / Ammonium benzoate/ Calcium benzoate/ Potassium benzoate/ Magnesium benzoate/ MEA- benzoate/ Methyl benzoate / Ethyl benzoate/ Propyl benzoate/ Butyl benzoate / Isobutyl benzoate/ Isopropyl benzoate
CAS
1863-63-4
Max concentration
0.5 %(acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #1a
Chemical name
Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid / Ammonium benzoate/ Calcium benzoate/ Potassium benzoate/ Magnesium benzoate/ MEA- benzoate/ Methyl benzoate / Ethyl benzoate/ Propyl benzoate/ Butyl benzoate / Isobutyl benzoate/ Isopropyl benzoate
CAS
1863-63-4
Max concentration
0.5 %(acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex V #1a
Chemical name
Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid
CAS
1863-63-4 /2090-05-3 / 582-25-2 / 553-70-8 / 4337-66-0 / 93-58-3 / 93-89-0 / 2315-68-6 / 136-60-7 / 1205-50-3 / 939-48-0 / 93-99-2
Max concentration
0.5% (acid)

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex V #1a
Chemical name
Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid
CAS
1863-63-4 /2090-05-3 / 582-25-2 / 553-70-8 / 4337-66-0 / 93-58-3 / 93-89-0 / 2315-68-6 / 136-60-7 / 1205-50-3 / 939-48-0 / 93-99-2
Max concentration
0.5% (acid)

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex V #1a
Chemical name
Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid
CAS
1863-63-4 /2090-05-3 / 582-25-2 / 553-70-8 / 4337-66-0 / 93-58-3 / 93-89-0 / 2315-68-6 / 136-60-7 / 1205-50-3 / 939-48-0 / 93-99-2
Max concentration
0.5% (acid)

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex V #1a
Chemical name
Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid
CAS
1863-63-4 /2090-05-3 / 582-25-2 / 553-70-8 / 4337-66-0 / 93-58-3 / 93-89-0 / 2315-68-6 / 136-60-7 / 1205-50-3 / 939-48-0 / 93-99-2
Max concentration
0.5% (acid)

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex V #1a
Chemical name
Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid
CAS
1863-63-4 /2090-05-3 / 582-25-2 / 553-70-8 / 4337-66-0 / 93-58-3 / 93-89-0 / 2315-68-6 / 136-60-7 / 1205-50-3 / 939-48-0 / 93-99-2
Max concentration
0.5% (acid)

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex V #1a
Chemical name
Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid
CAS
1863-63-4 /2090-05-3 / 582-25-2 / 553-70-8 / 4337-66-0 / 93-58-3 / 93-89-0 / 2315-68-6 / 136-60-7 / 1205-50-3 / 939-48-0 / 93-99-2
Max concentration
0.5% (acid)

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

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 4 #1a
Chemical name
Другие соли бензойной кислоты, отличные от соли, указанной впункте 1, и сложный эфир бензойной кислоты (Salts benzoic acid and other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid)
CAS
1863-63-4
Max concentration
0,5 процента (кислота)

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 1a)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 4 #1a
Chemical name
Другие соли бензойной кислоты, отличные от соли, указанной впункте 1, и сложный эфир бензойной кислоты (Salts benzoic acid and other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid)
CAS
1863-63-4
Max concentration
0,5 процента (кислота)

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 1a)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 4 #1a
Chemical name
Другие соли бензойной кислоты, отличные от соли, указанной впункте 1, и сложный эфир бензойной кислоты (Salts benzoic acid and other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid)
CAS
1863-63-4
Max concentration
0,5 процента (кислота)

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 1a)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 4 #1a
Chemical name
Другие соли бензойной кислоты, отличные от соли, указанной впункте 1, и сложный эфир бензойной кислоты (Salts benzoic acid and other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid)
CAS
1863-63-4
Max concentration
0,5 процента (кислота)

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 1a)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 4 #1a
Chemical name
Другие соли бензойной кислоты, отличные от соли, указанной впункте 1, и сложный эфир бензойной кислоты (Salts benzoic acid and other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid)
CAS
1863-63-4
Max concentration
0,5 процента (кислота)

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 1a)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AMMONIUM BENZOATE banned in any country?

AMMONIUM BENZOATE 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 AMMONIUM BENZOATE in cosmetics?

AMMONIUM BENZOATE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, 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 AMMONIUM BENZOATE in cosmetics?

AMMONIUM BENZOATE is regulated in 21 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, 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.