CAPTAN

BannedCAS 133-06-221 regulations across 20 markets

CAPTAN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 133-06-2. It is regulated in 20 markets including UAE, Australia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number: 133-06-2

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1

United Kingdom1

United States

California1

Maryland

Washington

Canada1

Brazil1

South Korea2

Japan

Taiwan1

Australia1

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 #370

Chemical name: captan (ISO); 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-N-(trichloromethylthio)phthalimide
CAS: 133-06-2

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #370

Chemical name: N-(Trichloromethylthio)-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide (Captan - ISO)
CAS: 133-06-2

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas3 regulations

CaliforniaRestrictedAnnex PROP65

Chemical name: Captan
CAS: 133-06-2
Conditions of use: Prop 65 Warning Required: cancer

Source: California Prop 65

CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)

Chemical name: Captan
CAS: 133-06-2
Conditions of use: Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #370

Chemical name: N - (triclorometiltio) - 4 - ciclohexeno - 1, 2 - dicarboximida (Captana - ISO)
CAS: 133-06-2

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania4 regulations

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M6

Chemical name: N-(Trichloromethylthio)-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide (Captan)
CAS: 133-06-2

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M672

Chemical name: Captan

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #119

Chemical name: N-(Trichloromethylthio)-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide(Captan(ISO))
CAS: 133-06-2

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

AustraliaRestrictedAnnex Schedule 6 (Poison) #SUSMP Schedule 6

Chemical name: CAPTAN

Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060

ASEAN6 regulations

SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #370

Chemical name: N-(Trichloromethylthio)-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide ( / captan)
CAS: 133-06-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #370

Chemical name: N-(Trichloromethylthio)-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide ( / captan)
CAS: 133-06-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #370

Chemical name: N-(Trichloromethylthio)-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide ( / captan)
CAS: 133-06-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #370

Chemical name: N-(Trichloromethylthio)-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide ( / captan)
CAS: 133-06-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #370

Chemical name: N-(Trichloromethylthio)-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide ( / captan)
CAS: 133-06-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #370

Chemical name: N-(Trichloromethylthio)-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide ( / captan)
CAS: 133-06-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations

UAEBannedAnnex II #370

Chemical name: captan (ISO); 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-N-(trichloromethylthio)phthalimide
CAS: 133-06-2

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #370

Chemical name: captan (ISO); 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-N-(trichloromethylthio)phthalimide
CAS: 133-06-2

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #370

Chemical name: captan (ISO); 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-N-(trichloromethylthio)phthalimide
CAS: 133-06-2

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #370

Chemical name: captan (ISO); 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-N-(trichloromethylthio)phthalimide
CAS: 133-06-2

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #370

Chemical name: captan (ISO); 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-N-(trichloromethylthio)phthalimide
CAS: 133-06-2

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #370

Chemical name: captan (ISO); 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-N-(trichloromethylthio)phthalimide
CAS: 133-06-2

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CAPTAN banned in any country?

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

What are the restrictions on CAPTAN in cosmetics?

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

Can I use CAPTAN in cosmetics?

CAPTAN is regulated in 20 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. It has restrictions in Australia. 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.