BISMUTH SUBNITRATE

BannedCAS 1304-85-42 regulations across 2 markets

BISMUTH SUBNITRATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Absorbent. Also known as CAS 1304-85-4. It is regulated in 2 markets including South Korea, Taiwan.

Also Known As

CAS Number
1304-85-4

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union
United Kingdom
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Oman
Kuwait
Bahrain
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

EuropeNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BISMUTH SUBNITRATE in European Union, United Kingdom.

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BISMUTH SUBNITRATE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M215
Chemical name
Bismuth Subnitrate

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #4
Chemical name
Bismuth nitrate, basic
CAS
1304-85-4
Max concentration
3%

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BISMUTH SUBNITRATE in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCCNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BISMUTH SUBNITRATE in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BISMUTH SUBNITRATE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BISMUTH SUBNITRATE banned in any country?

Yes, BISMUTH SUBNITRATE is banned in South Korea. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on BISMUTH SUBNITRATE in cosmetics?

BISMUTH SUBNITRATE is restricted or has conditions of use in Taiwan. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use BISMUTH SUBNITRATE in cosmetics?

BISMUTH SUBNITRATE is regulated in 2 markets. It is banned in South Korea. It has restrictions in Taiwan. 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.