AMMONIUM BENZOATE
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
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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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Check Ingredients FreeThis 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.