BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID

RestrictedCAS 56039-58-820 regulations across 20 markets

BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Light Stabilizer. Also known as CAS 56039-58-8. It is regulated in 20 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
56039-58-8

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
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 VI #9
Chemical name
alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6%(as acid)

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex VI

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex VI #9
Chemical name
alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)-toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6 % (as acid)
Conditions of use
Max: 6 % (as acid)

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex VI

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_600 #4
Chemical name
Ácido alfa - (2 - oxoborn - 3 -ilideno) tolueno - 4 - sulfônico e seus sais de potássio, sódio e trietanolamina BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID & SALTS
Max concentration
6% (expresso como ácido)

Source: ANVISA RDC 600

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #9
Chemical name
alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene) toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6% (expressed as acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #9
Chemical name
alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene) toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6% (expressed as acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #9
Chemical name
alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene) toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6% (expressed as acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #9
Chemical name
alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene) toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6% (expressed as acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #9
Chemical name
alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene) toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6% (expressed as acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #9
Chemical name
alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene) toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6% (expressed as acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex VI #9
Chemical name
alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6%(as acid)

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex VI #9
Chemical name
alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6%(as acid)

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex VI #9
Chemical name
alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6%(as acid)

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex VI #9
Chemical name
alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6%(as acid)

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex VI #9
Chemical name
alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6%(as acid)

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex VI #9
Chemical name
alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6%(as acid)

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

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 5 #9
Chemical name
Альфа-(2-Оксоборн-3-или-ден)-толуол-4-сульфоновая кислота и ее соли (alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)-toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts)
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6 процентов (в пересчете на кислоту)

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 9)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 5 #9
Chemical name
Альфа-(2-Оксоборн-3-или-ден)-толуол-4-сульфоновая кислота и ее соли (alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)-toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts)
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6 процентов (в пересчете на кислоту)

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 9)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 5 #9
Chemical name
Альфа-(2-Оксоборн-3-или-ден)-толуол-4-сульфоновая кислота и ее соли (alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)-toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts)
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6 процентов (в пересчете на кислоту)

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 9)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 5 #9
Chemical name
Альфа-(2-Оксоборн-3-или-ден)-толуол-4-сульфоновая кислота и ее соли (alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)-toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts)
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6 процентов (в пересчете на кислоту)

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 9)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 5 #9
Chemical name
Альфа-(2-Оксоборн-3-или-ден)-толуол-4-сульфоновая кислота и ее соли (alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)-toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts)
CAS
56039-58-8
Max concentration
6 процентов (в пересчете на кислоту)

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 9)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID banned in any country?

BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID 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 BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID in cosmetics?

BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, 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 BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID in cosmetics?

BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID is regulated in 20 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, 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.