DIHYDROXYACETONE

RestrictedCAS 96-26-415 regulations across 14 markets

DIHYDROXYACETONE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 96-26-4. It is regulated in 14 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
96-26-4

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe1 regulation
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #322
Chemical name
1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone
CAS
96-26-4
Max concentration
(a) 6,25 % (b) 10 %
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (*) (b) Self-tanning products (*) (*) From 26 January 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 22 April 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

AmericasNo restrictions

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

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M939
Chemical name
Dihydroxyacetone

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #322
Chemical name
Peanut oil extracts and derivatives Arachis Hypogaea Oil Arachis Hypogaea Seedcoat Extract Arachis Hypogaea Flour Arachis Hypogaea Fruit Extract Arachis Hypogaea Sprout Extract Hydrogenated Peanut Oil Peanut Acid Peanut Glycerides Peanut Oil PEG-6 Esters Peanutamide MEA Peanutamide MIPA Potassium Peanutate Sodium Peanutamphoacetate Sodium Peanutate Sulfated Peanut Oil CAS Nos 8002-03-7/8002-03-7/8002-03-7 8002-03-7/68425-36-5 91051-35-3/91744-77-3 68440-49-3/93572-05-5 61789-56-8/61789-57-9/7313
Product type
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins: 0.5 ppm Except Indonesia

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #322
Chemical name
Peanut oil extracts and derivatives Arachis Hypogaea Oil Arachis Hypogaea Seedcoat Extract Arachis Hypogaea Flour Arachis Hypogaea Fruit Extract Arachis Hypogaea Sprout Extract Hydrogenated Peanut Oil Peanut Acid Peanut Glycerides Peanut Oil PEG-6 Esters Peanutamide MEA Peanutamide MIPA Potassium Peanutate Sodium Peanutamphoacetate Sodium Peanutate Sulfated Peanut Oil CAS Nos 8002-03-7/8002-03-7/8002-03-7 8002-03-7/68425-36-5 91051-35-3/91744-77-3 68440-49-3/93572-05-5 61789-56-8/61789-57-9/7313
Product type
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins: 0.5 ppm Except Indonesia

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #322
Chemical name
Peanut oil extracts and derivatives Arachis Hypogaea Oil Arachis Hypogaea Seedcoat Extract Arachis Hypogaea Flour Arachis Hypogaea Fruit Extract Arachis Hypogaea Sprout Extract Hydrogenated Peanut Oil Peanut Acid Peanut Glycerides Peanut Oil PEG-6 Esters Peanutamide MEA Peanutamide MIPA Potassium Peanutate Sodium Peanutamphoacetate Sodium Peanutate Sulfated Peanut Oil CAS Nos 8002-03-7/8002-03-7/8002-03-7 8002-03-7/68425-36-5 91051-35-3/91744-77-3 68440-49-3/93572-05-5 61789-56-8/61789-57-9/7313
Product type
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins: 0.5 ppm Except Indonesia

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #322
Chemical name
Peanut oil extracts and derivatives Arachis Hypogaea Oil Arachis Hypogaea Seedcoat Extract Arachis Hypogaea Flour Arachis Hypogaea Fruit Extract Arachis Hypogaea Sprout Extract Hydrogenated Peanut Oil Peanut Acid Peanut Glycerides Peanut Oil PEG-6 Esters Peanutamide MEA Peanutamide MIPA Potassium Peanutate Sodium Peanutamphoacetate Sodium Peanutate Sulfated Peanut Oil CAS Nos 8002-03-7/8002-03-7/8002-03-7 8002-03-7/68425-36-5 91051-35-3/91744-77-3 68440-49-3/93572-05-5 61789-56-8/61789-57-9/7313
Product type
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins: 0.5 ppm Except Indonesia

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #322
Chemical name
Peanut oil extracts and derivatives Arachis Hypogaea Oil Arachis Hypogaea Seedcoat Extract Arachis Hypogaea Flour Arachis Hypogaea Fruit Extract Arachis Hypogaea Sprout Extract Hydrogenated Peanut Oil Peanut Acid Peanut Glycerides Peanut Oil PEG-6 Esters Peanutamide MEA Peanutamide MIPA Potassium Peanutate Sodium Peanutamphoacetate Sodium Peanutate Sulfated Peanut Oil CAS Nos 8002-03-7/8002-03-7/8002-03-7 8002-03-7/68425-36-5 91051-35-3/91744-77-3 68440-49-3/93572-05-5 61789-56-8/61789-57-9/7313
Product type
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins: 0.5 ppm Except Indonesia

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #322
Chemical name
Peanut oil extracts and derivatives Arachis Hypogaea Oil Arachis Hypogaea Seedcoat Extract Arachis Hypogaea Flour Arachis Hypogaea Fruit Extract Arachis Hypogaea Sprout Extract Hydrogenated Peanut Oil Peanut Acid Peanut Glycerides Peanut Oil PEG-6 Esters Peanutamide MEA Peanutamide MIPA Potassium Peanutate Sodium Peanutamphoacetate Sodium Peanutate Sulfated Peanut Oil CAS Nos 8002-03-7/8002-03-7/8002-03-7 8002-03-7/68425-36-5 91051-35-3/91744-77-3 68440-49-3/93572-05-5 61789-56-8/61789-57-9/7313
Product type
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins: 0.5 ppm Except Indonesia

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC7 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #322
Chemical name
1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone
CAS
96-26-4
Max concentration
(a) 6,25 % (b) 10 %
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (*) (b) Self-tanning products (*) (*) From 26 January 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 22 April 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #322
Chemical name
1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone
CAS
96-26-4
Max concentration
(a) 6,25 % (b) 10 %
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (*) (b) Self-tanning products (*) (*) From 26 January 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 22 April 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #322
Chemical name
1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone
CAS
96-26-4
Max concentration
(a) 6,25 % (b) 10 %
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (*) (b) Self-tanning products (*) (*) From 26 January 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 22 April 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market

Source: SFDA Prohibited/Restricted Lists (Ref 322)

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #322
Chemical name
1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone
CAS
96-26-4
Max concentration
(a) 6,25 % (b) 10 %
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (*) (b) Self-tanning products (*) (*) From 26 January 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 22 April 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #322
Chemical name
1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone
CAS
96-26-4
Max concentration
(a) 6,25 % (b) 10 %
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (*) (b) Self-tanning products (*) (*) From 26 January 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 22 April 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #322
Chemical name
1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone
CAS
96-26-4
Max concentration
(a) 6,25 % (b) 10 %
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (*) (b) Self-tanning products (*) (*) From 26 January 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 22 April 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #322
Chemical name
1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone
CAS
96-26-4
Max concentration
(a) 6,25 % (b) 10 %
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (*) (b) Self-tanning products (*) (*) From 26 January 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 22 April 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DIHYDROXYACETONE banned in any country?

DIHYDROXYACETONE 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 DIHYDROXYACETONE in cosmetics?

DIHYDROXYACETONE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use DIHYDROXYACETONE 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.