AMMONIUM HEXAFLUOROPHOSPHATE

BannedCAS 16941-11-09 regulations across 9 markets

AMMONIUM HEXAFLUOROPHOSPHATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Buffering. Also known as CAS 16941-11-0. It is regulated in 9 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
16941-11-0, 7664-39-3

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
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 UnionBannedAnnex II #191
Chemical name
Hydrofluoric acid, its normal salts, its complexes and hydrofluorides with exception of those given in Annex III
CAS
16941-11-0

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #191
Chemical name
Hydrofluoric acid, its normal salts, its complexes and hydrofluorides with the exception of those given in Annex III
CAS
7664-39-3

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

AmericasNo restrictions

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

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M566
Chemical name
Ammonium Hexafluorophosphate

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEANNo restrictions

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

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #191
Chemical name
Hydrofluoric acid, its normal salts, its complexes and hydrofluorides with exception of those given in Annex III
CAS
16941-11-0

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #191
Chemical name
Hydrofluoric acid, its normal salts, its complexes and hydrofluorides with exception of those given in Annex III
CAS
16941-11-0

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #191
Chemical name
Hydrofluoric acid, its normal salts, its complexes and hydrofluorides with exception of those given in Annex III
CAS
16941-11-0

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #191
Chemical name
Hydrofluoric acid, its normal salts, its complexes and hydrofluorides with exception of those given in Annex III
CAS
16941-11-0

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #191
Chemical name
Hydrofluoric acid, its normal salts, its complexes and hydrofluorides with exception of those given in Annex III
CAS
16941-11-0

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #191
Chemical name
Hydrofluoric acid, its normal salts, its complexes and hydrofluorides with exception of those given in Annex III
CAS
16941-11-0

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AMMONIUM HEXAFLUOROPHOSPHATE banned in any country?

Yes, AMMONIUM HEXAFLUOROPHOSPHATE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on AMMONIUM HEXAFLUOROPHOSPHATE in cosmetics?

AMMONIUM HEXAFLUOROPHOSPHATE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use AMMONIUM HEXAFLUOROPHOSPHATE 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.