DICHLOROMETHANE

BannedCAS 75-09-23 regulations across 3 markets

DICHLOROMETHANE is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as CAS 75-09-2. It is regulated in 3 markets including South Korea, Taiwan, United States.

Also Known As

CAS Number
75-09-2

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union
United Kingdom
United States1
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 DICHLOROMETHANE in European Union, United Kingdom.

Americas1 regulation
United StatesBanned
Chemical name
Methylene chloride
CAS
75-09-2
Conditions of use
Banned in cosmetic products (aerosol)

Source: 21 CFR 700.19

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M779
Chemical name
Dichloromethane

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #13
Chemical name
Dichloromethane
CAS
75-09-2

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEANNo restrictions

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

GCCNo restrictions

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DICHLOROMETHANE banned in any country?

Yes, DICHLOROMETHANE is banned in South Korea, Taiwan, United States. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on DICHLOROMETHANE in cosmetics?

DICHLOROMETHANE is banned in South Korea, Taiwan, United States and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use DICHLOROMETHANE in cosmetics?

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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.