BISHYDROXYETHYL BISCETYL MALONAMIDE

BannedCAS 149591-38-817 regulations across 16 markets

BISHYDROXYETHYL BISCETYL MALONAMIDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Conditioning. Also known as CAS 149591-38-8. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
149591-38-8

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea2
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1243
Chemical name
N,N'-Dihexadecyl-N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)propanediamide; Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide
CAS
149591-38-8

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1243
Chemical name
N,N′-dihexadecyl-N,N′-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)propanediamideBishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide
CAS
149591-38-8

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas1 regulation
BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #1243
Chemical name
N,N′-dihexadecil-N,N′-bis(2-hidroxietil)pr opanodiamida bishidroxietil biscetil malonamida capilares entra na composição de corantes capilares
CAS
149591-38-8

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M361
Chemical name
Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M680
Chemical name
N,N'-Dihexadecyl-N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)propanediamide; Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide
CAS
149591-38-8

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1243
Chemical name
N,N'-Dihexadecyl-N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)propanediamide / Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide
CAS
149591-38-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1243
Chemical name
N,N'-Dihexadecyl-N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)propanediamide / Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide
CAS
149591-38-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1243
Chemical name
N,N'-Dihexadecyl-N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)propanediamide / Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide
CAS
149591-38-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1243
Chemical name
N,N'-Dihexadecyl-N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)propanediamide / Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide
CAS
149591-38-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1243
Chemical name
N,N'-Dihexadecyl-N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)propanediamide / Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide
CAS
149591-38-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1243
Chemical name
N,N'-Dihexadecyl-N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)propanediamide / Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide
CAS
149591-38-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1243
Chemical name
N,N'-Dihexadecyl-N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)propanediamide; Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide
CAS
149591-38-8

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1243
Chemical name
N,N'-Dihexadecyl-N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)propanediamide; Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide
CAS
149591-38-8

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1243
Chemical name
N,N'-Dihexadecyl-N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)propanediamide; Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide
CAS
149591-38-8

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1243
Chemical name
N,N'-Dihexadecyl-N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)propanediamide; Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide
CAS
149591-38-8

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1243
Chemical name
N,N'-Dihexadecyl-N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)propanediamide; Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide
CAS
149591-38-8

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1243
Chemical name
N,N'-Dihexadecyl-N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)propanediamide; Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide
CAS
149591-38-8

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BISHYDROXYETHYL BISCETYL MALONAMIDE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BISHYDROXYETHYL BISCETYL MALONAMIDE banned in any country?

Yes, BISHYDROXYETHYL BISCETYL MALONAMIDE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on BISHYDROXYETHYL BISCETYL MALONAMIDE in cosmetics?

BISHYDROXYETHYL BISCETYL MALONAMIDE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use BISHYDROXYETHYL BISCETYL MALONAMIDE in cosmetics?

BISHYDROXYETHYL BISCETYL MALONAMIDE is regulated in 16 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, 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.