CHLOROBUTANOL

RestrictedCAS 57-15-823 regulations across 23 markets

CHLOROBUTANOL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Preservative. Also known as CAS 57-15-8. It is regulated in 23 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
57-15-8

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan1
Taiwan1
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 V #11
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Contains Chlorobutanol
Other conditions
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex V #11
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0,5 %
Conditions of use
Max: 0,5 % Contains Chlorobutanol
Other conditions
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_528 #10
Chemical name
1,1,1-Tricloro-2-me tilpropanol-2-(cloro butanol)
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0,5%
Conditions of use
Limitations: Proibido em sistemas pulverizávei s (como aerossóis e sprays). | Warnings: Contém clorobutanol.

Source: ANVISA RDC 528

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1418
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : 0.50% 에어로졸(스프레이에 한함) 제품에는 사용금지

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

JapanRestrictedAnnex Appendix 3 (Preservatives) #3-1
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol
Max concentration
0.10%

Source: MHLW Standards for Cosmetics (Notification No.331 of 2000)

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Preservatives List #10
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0.5 %
Conditions of use
N o t to b e u s e d i n a e ro s o l products
Other conditions
C o n ta i ns Chlorobutanol

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #11
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol (INN)
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Prohibited in aerosol dispensers (sprays) | Label: - Contains chlorobutanol

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #11
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol (INN)
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Prohibited in aerosol dispensers (sprays) | Label: - Contains chlorobutanol

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #11
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol (INN)
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Prohibited in aerosol dispensers (sprays) | Label: - Contains chlorobutanol

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #11
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol (INN)
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Prohibited in aerosol dispensers (sprays) | Label: - Contains chlorobutanol

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #11
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol (INN)
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Prohibited in aerosol dispensers (sprays) | Label: - Contains chlorobutanol

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #11
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol (INN)
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Prohibited in aerosol dispensers (sprays) | Label: - Contains chlorobutanol

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex V #11
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Contains Chlorobutanol
Other conditions
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex V #11
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Contains Chlorobutanol
Other conditions
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex V #11
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Contains Chlorobutanol
Other conditions
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex V #11
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Contains Chlorobutanol
Other conditions
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex V #11
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Contains Chlorobutanol
Other conditions
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex V #11
Chemical name
Chlorobutanol
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Contains Chlorobutanol
Other conditions
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

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

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 4 #11
Chemical name
Хлорбутанол (Chlorobutanol)
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0,5 процента
Conditions of use
содержит хлорбутанол
Other conditions
запрещено использовать в аэрозолях

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 11)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 4 #11
Chemical name
Хлорбутанол (Chlorobutanol)
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0,5 процента
Conditions of use
содержит хлорбутанол
Other conditions
запрещено использовать в аэрозолях

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 11)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 4 #11
Chemical name
Хлорбутанол (Chlorobutanol)
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0,5 процента
Conditions of use
содержит хлорбутанол
Other conditions
запрещено использовать в аэрозолях

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 11)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 4 #11
Chemical name
Хлорбутанол (Chlorobutanol)
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0,5 процента
Conditions of use
содержит хлорбутанол
Other conditions
запрещено использовать в аэрозолях

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 11)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 4 #11
Chemical name
Хлорбутанол (Chlorobutanol)
CAS
57-15-8
Max concentration
0,5 процента
Conditions of use
содержит хлорбутанол
Other conditions
запрещено использовать в аэрозолях

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 11)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHLOROBUTANOL banned in any country?

CHLOROBUTANOL 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 CHLOROBUTANOL in cosmetics?

CHLOROBUTANOL is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, 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 CHLOROBUTANOL in cosmetics?

CHLOROBUTANOL is regulated in 23 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, 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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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.