CHLORPHENESIN

RestrictedCAS 104-29-018 regulations across 18 markets

CHLORPHENESIN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 104-29-0. It is regulated in 18 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
104-29-0

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
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex V #50
Chemical name
3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol
CAS
104-29-0
Max concentration
0.3%

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex V #50
Chemical name
3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2 diol
CAS
104-29-0
Max concentration
0,3 %
Conditions of use
Max: 0,3 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_528 #50
Chemical name
3-(p-clorofenoxi)-p ropano-1,2-diol
CAS
104-29-0
Max concentration
0,3%

Source: ANVISA RDC 528

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1389
Chemical name
Chlorphenesin
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : 0.30%

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

JapanRestrictedAnnex Appendix 3 (Preservatives) #3-2
Chemical name
Chlorphenesin
Max concentration
0.30%
Product type
Rinse-off (cosmetics washed away after use)

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

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Preservatives List #34
Chemical name
3-(p-chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol
CAS
104-29-0
Max concentration
0.3 %

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #50
Chemical name
3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol ( / chlorphenesin)
CAS
104-29-0
Max concentration
0.3%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #50
Chemical name
3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol ( / chlorphenesin)
CAS
104-29-0
Max concentration
0.3%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #50
Chemical name
3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol ( / chlorphenesin)
CAS
104-29-0
Max concentration
0.3%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #50
Chemical name
3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol ( / chlorphenesin)
CAS
104-29-0
Max concentration
0.3%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #50
Chemical name
3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol ( / chlorphenesin)
CAS
104-29-0
Max concentration
0.3%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #50
Chemical name
3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol ( / chlorphenesin)
CAS
104-29-0
Max concentration
0.3%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex V #50
Chemical name
3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol
CAS
104-29-0
Max concentration
0.3%

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex V #50
Chemical name
3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol
CAS
104-29-0
Max concentration
0.3%

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex V #50
Chemical name
3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol
CAS
104-29-0
Max concentration
0.3%

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex V #50
Chemical name
3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol
CAS
104-29-0
Max concentration
0.3%

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex V #50
Chemical name
3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol
CAS
104-29-0
Max concentration
0.3%

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex V #50
Chemical name
3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol
CAS
104-29-0
Max concentration
0.3%

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHLORPHENESIN banned in any country?

CHLORPHENESIN 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 CHLORPHENESIN in cosmetics?

CHLORPHENESIN is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, 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 CHLORPHENESIN in cosmetics?

CHLORPHENESIN is regulated in 18 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, 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.