BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE
RestrictedCAS 91080-29-425 regulations across 16 markets
BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 91080-29-4. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 85409-22-9, 91080-29-4, 61789-71-7, 63449-41-2, 68391-01-5, 68424-85-1, 68989-01-5, 8001-54-5
Market Overview — 29 Markets
European Union2
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan2
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan
Detailed Regulations
Europe4 regulations
European UnionRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)
- CAS
- 91080-29-4 / 63449-41-2 / 68391-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 85409-22-9 / 68989-01-5
- Max concentration
- 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- Other conditions
- In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III
European UnionRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)
- CAS
- 8001-54-5/ 63449-41-2 / 91080-29-4 / 68989-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 68391-01-5 / 61789-71-7 / 85409-22-9
- Max concentration
- 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with eyes
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V
United KingdomRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate
- CAS
- 91080-29-4
- Max concentration
- 3 % (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Conditions of use
- Max: 3 % (as benzalkonium chloride) Avoid contact with eyes
- Other conditions
- In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0,1 % (as benzalkonium chloride)
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III
United KingdomRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate
- CAS
- 8001-54-5, 63449-41-2, 91080-29-4, 68989-01-5, 684
- Max concentration
- 0,1 % (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions of use
- Max: 0,1 % (as benzalkonium chloride) Avoid contact with eyes
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V
AmericasNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.
East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium Bromide
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : ∙ 사용 후 씻어내는 제품에 벤잘코늄클로라이드로서 0.1% ∙ 기타 제품에 벤잘코늄클로라이드로서 0.05% ∙ 분사형 제품에 벤잘코늄클로라이드는 사용금지
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
TaiwanRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate(1)
- CAS
- 8001-54-5/ 91080-29-4/ 61789-71-7/ 63449-41-2/ 68391-01-5/ 68424-85-1/ 68989-01-5/ 85409-22-9
- Max concentration
- 0.1 % (以benzalkonium chloride計)
- Other conditions
- Avoid contact with eyes
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
TaiwanRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate 註
- CAS
- 91080-29-4/ 63449-41-2/ 68391-01-5/ 68424-85-1/ 85409-22-9/ 68989-01-5
- Max concentration
- 3% (以 benzalkonium chloride計) Benzalkonium chloride, bromide及saccharinate成分之烷基鏈長為C14以下者，其限量為0.1%(以 benzalkonium chloride計)。
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair products
- Other conditions
- Avoid contact with eyes
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate / Benzalkonium BromideBenzalkonium ChlorideBenzalkonium saccharinate
- CAS
- 91080-29-4
- Max concentration
- (a) 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) (b) 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- (a) Rinse-off hair (head) care products (b) Other products
- Conditions of use
- (a) In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C 14 , or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride( As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No.54 For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. | Label: (a) Avoid contact with eyes (b) Avoid contact with eyes
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
MalaysiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate / Benzalkonium BromideBenzalkonium ChlorideBenzalkonium saccharinate
- CAS
- 91080-29-4
- Max concentration
- (a) 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) (b) 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- (a) Rinse-off hair (head) care products (b) Other products
- Conditions of use
- (a) In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C 14 , or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride( As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No.54 For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. | Label: (a) Avoid contact with eyes (b) Avoid contact with eyes
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
ThailandRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate / Benzalkonium BromideBenzalkonium ChlorideBenzalkonium saccharinate
- CAS
- 91080-29-4
- Max concentration
- (a) 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) (b) 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- (a) Rinse-off hair (head) care products (b) Other products
- Conditions of use
- (a) In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C 14 , or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride( As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No.54 For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. | Label: (a) Avoid contact with eyes (b) Avoid contact with eyes
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
IndonesiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate / Benzalkonium BromideBenzalkonium ChlorideBenzalkonium saccharinate
- CAS
- 91080-29-4
- Max concentration
- (a) 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) (b) 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- (a) Rinse-off hair (head) care products (b) Other products
- Conditions of use
- (a) In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C 14 , or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride( As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No.54 For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. | Label: (a) Avoid contact with eyes (b) Avoid contact with eyes
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
VietnamRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate / Benzalkonium BromideBenzalkonium ChlorideBenzalkonium saccharinate
- CAS
- 91080-29-4
- Max concentration
- (a) 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) (b) 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- (a) Rinse-off hair (head) care products (b) Other products
- Conditions of use
- (a) In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C 14 , or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride( As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No.54 For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. | Label: (a) Avoid contact with eyes (b) Avoid contact with eyes
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
PhilippinesRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate / Benzalkonium BromideBenzalkonium ChlorideBenzalkonium saccharinate
- CAS
- 91080-29-4
- Max concentration
- (a) 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) (b) 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- (a) Rinse-off hair (head) care products (b) Other products
- Conditions of use
- (a) In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C 14 , or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride( As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No.54 For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. | Label: (a) Avoid contact with eyes (b) Avoid contact with eyes
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC12 regulations
UAERestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)
- CAS
- 91080-29-4 / 63449-41-2 / 68391-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 85409-22-9 / 68989-01-5
- Max concentration
- 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- Other conditions
- In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
UAERestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)
- CAS
- 8001-54-5/ 63449-41-2 / 91080-29-4 / 68989-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 68391-01-5 / 61789-71-7 / 85409-22-9
- Max concentration
- 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with eyes
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
Saudi ArabiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)
- CAS
- 91080-29-4 / 63449-41-2 / 68391-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 85409-22-9 / 68989-01-5
- Max concentration
- 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- Other conditions
- In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
Saudi ArabiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)
- CAS
- 8001-54-5/ 63449-41-2 / 91080-29-4 / 68989-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 68391-01-5 / 61789-71-7 / 85409-22-9
- Max concentration
- 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with eyes
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
QatarRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)
- CAS
- 91080-29-4 / 63449-41-2 / 68391-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 85409-22-9 / 68989-01-5
- Max concentration
- 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- Other conditions
- In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
QatarRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)
- CAS
- 8001-54-5/ 63449-41-2 / 91080-29-4 / 68989-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 68391-01-5 / 61789-71-7 / 85409-22-9
- Max concentration
- 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with eyes
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
OmanRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)
- CAS
- 91080-29-4 / 63449-41-2 / 68391-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 85409-22-9 / 68989-01-5
- Max concentration
- 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- Other conditions
- In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
OmanRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)
- CAS
- 8001-54-5/ 63449-41-2 / 91080-29-4 / 68989-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 68391-01-5 / 61789-71-7 / 85409-22-9
- Max concentration
- 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with eyes
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
KuwaitRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)
- CAS
- 91080-29-4 / 63449-41-2 / 68391-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 85409-22-9 / 68989-01-5
- Max concentration
- 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- Other conditions
- In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
KuwaitRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)
- CAS
- 8001-54-5/ 63449-41-2 / 91080-29-4 / 68989-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 68391-01-5 / 61789-71-7 / 85409-22-9
- Max concentration
- 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with eyes
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
BahrainRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)
- CAS
- 91080-29-4 / 63449-41-2 / 68391-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 85409-22-9 / 68989-01-5
- Max concentration
- 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- Other conditions
- In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
BahrainRestricted
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)
- CAS
- 8001-54-5/ 63449-41-2 / 91080-29-4 / 68989-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 68391-01-5 / 61789-71-7 / 85409-22-9
- Max concentration
- 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with eyes
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE banned in any country?
BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE 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 BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE in cosmetics?
BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, 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 BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE in cosmetics?
BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE is regulated in 16 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, 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.