DMSO
DMSO is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Solvent. Also known as CAS 67-68-5. It is regulated in 18 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 67-68-5
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II
Americas2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl sulfoxide
- CAS
- 67-68-5
- Conditions of use
- Prohibited in cosmetics
Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
- Chemical name
- Dimetilsulfóxido*
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: ANVISA RDC 529
East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
- Chemical name
- DMSO
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl Sulfoxide
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
- CAS
- 67-68-5
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for DMSO in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DMSO banned in any country?
Yes, DMSO 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 DMSO in cosmetics?
DMSO 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 and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.
Can I use DMSO in cosmetics?
DMSO is regulated in 18 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. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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Check Ingredients FreeThis 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.