ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE

BannedCAS 111-15-916 regulations across 16 markets

ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Solvent. Also known as CAS 111-15-9. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Canada.

Also Known As

CAS Number
111-15-9

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom
United States
California1
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe1 regulation
European UnionBannedAnnex II #673
Chemical name
Moved or deleted
CAS
-

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas2 regulations
CaliforniaRestrictedAnnex PROP65
Chemical name
Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate
CAS
111-15-9
Conditions of use
Warning required under California Proposition 65

Source: California Prop 65 (OEHHA)

CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
Ethoxyethanol acetate
CAS
111-15-9
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M187
Chemical name
Ethoxyethanol Acetate

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #673
Chemical name
2-Ethoxyethyl acetate
CAS
111-15-9

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #673
Chemical name
2-Ethoxyethyl acetate
CAS
111-15-9

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #673
Chemical name
2-Ethoxyethyl acetate
CAS
111-15-9

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #673
Chemical name
2-Ethoxyethyl acetate
CAS
111-15-9

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #673
Chemical name
2-Ethoxyethyl acetate
CAS
111-15-9

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #673
Chemical name
2-Ethoxyethyl acetate
CAS
111-15-9

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #673
Chemical name
Moved or deleted
CAS
-

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #673
Chemical name
Moved or deleted
CAS
-

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #673
Chemical name
Moved or deleted
CAS
-

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #673
Chemical name
Moved or deleted
CAS
-

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #673
Chemical name
Moved or deleted
CAS
-

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #673
Chemical name
Moved or deleted
CAS
-

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE banned in any country?

Yes, ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE in cosmetics?

ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE in cosmetics?

ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATE is regulated in 16 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, 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.