ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL

RestrictedCAS 60372-77-233 regulations across 17 markets

ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Anti-Seborrheic. Also known as CAS 60372-77-2. It is regulated in 17 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
60372-77-2

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2
United Kingdom3
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan2
Australia
Singapore2
Malaysia2
Thailand2
Indonesia2
Vietnam2
Philippines2
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe5 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #197
Chemical name
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
0,8 %
Product type
(a) soap (b) anti- dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray
Other conditions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro- organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

European UnionRestrictedAnnex V #58
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
(a) 0,15 % (b) 0,4 %
Product type
(a) Mouthwashes (b) Other products
Conditions of use
(a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age
Other conditions
(a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products (other than mouthwashes), and spray products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #197
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
0,8 %
Product type
(a) soap (b) anti-dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray
Conditions of use
Max: 0,8 %
Other conditions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex V #58
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
(a) 0,15 %
Product type
(a) Mouthwashes
Conditions of use
Max: (a) 0,15 % (a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age
Other conditions
(a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex V #58
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
(b) 0,4 %
Product type
(b) Other products
Conditions of use
Max: (b) 0,4 % (a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age
Other conditions
(b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products (other than mouthwashes), and spray products

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_528 #58
Chemical name
Cloridrato de etil-N- -dodecanoil-L-argi nato (*)
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
a) 0,15% em enxaguatórios bucais. b) 0,4% em outros produtos.
Conditions of use
Limitations: a) Proibido em produtos para crianças. b) Proibido em produto s para os lábios, produtos para uso bucal (exceto os enxaguatóri os bucais seguindo o item “a”) e em sistemas pulverizávei s (como sprays e aerossóis). | Warnings: a) Não usar em crianças.

Source: ANVISA RDC 528

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1284
Chemical name
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : 0.4% ∙ 입술에 사용되는 제품 및 에어로졸(스프레이에 한함) 제품에는 사용금지 ∙ 비듬 및 가려움을 덜어주고 씻어내는 제품(샴푸)에 0.8% 기타 제품에는 사용금지

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Preservatives List #20
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride(1)
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
(a) 0.15 % (b) 0.4 %
Product type
(a)Mouthwashes (b)Other products
Conditions of use
(a)Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age (b)Not to be used in lip, oral products (other than mouthwashes), and spray products.
Other conditions
(a)Not to be used for children under 10 years of age.

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #30
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alphadodecanoyl-Larginate hydrochloride 註
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
0.8%
Product type
(a)Soap (b)Anti-dandruff shampoos (c)Deodorants(not in form of spray)

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN12 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #207
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride / Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
0.8%
Product type
(a) Soap (b) anti-dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, (not in the form of a spray)
Conditions of use
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. As a preservative, see Annexe VI, Part 1, No 58

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #58
Chemical name
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (INCI) (6) Ethyl-Ν α - dodecanoyl- L-arginate hydrochloride
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
(a) mouthwashes: 0.15% (b) other products: 0.4%
Conditions of use
(a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age. (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products and spray products. | Label: (a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age.

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #207
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride / Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
0.8%
Product type
(a) Soap (b) anti-dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, (not in the form of a spray)
Conditions of use
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. As a preservative, see Annexe VI, Part 1, No 58

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #58
Chemical name
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (INCI) (6) Ethyl-Ν α - dodecanoyl- L-arginate hydrochloride
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
(a) mouthwashes: 0.15% (b) other products: 0.4%
Conditions of use
(a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age. (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products and spray products. | Label: (a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age.

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #207
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride / Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
0.8%
Product type
(a) Soap (b) anti-dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, (not in the form of a spray)
Conditions of use
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. As a preservative, see Annexe VI, Part 1, No 58

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #58
Chemical name
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (INCI) (6) Ethyl-Ν α - dodecanoyl- L-arginate hydrochloride
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
(a) mouthwashes: 0.15% (b) other products: 0.4%
Conditions of use
(a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age. (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products and spray products. | Label: (a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age.

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #207
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride / Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
0.8%
Product type
(a) Soap (b) anti-dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, (not in the form of a spray)
Conditions of use
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. As a preservative, see Annexe VI, Part 1, No 58

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #58
Chemical name
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (INCI) (6) Ethyl-Ν α - dodecanoyl- L-arginate hydrochloride
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
(a) mouthwashes: 0.15% (b) other products: 0.4%
Conditions of use
(a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age. (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products and spray products. | Label: (a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age.

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #207
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride / Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
0.8%
Product type
(a) Soap (b) anti-dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, (not in the form of a spray)
Conditions of use
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. As a preservative, see Annexe VI, Part 1, No 58

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #58
Chemical name
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (INCI) (6) Ethyl-Ν α - dodecanoyl- L-arginate hydrochloride
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
(a) mouthwashes: 0.15% (b) other products: 0.4%
Conditions of use
(a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age. (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products and spray products. | Label: (a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age.

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #207
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride / Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
0.8%
Product type
(a) Soap (b) anti-dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, (not in the form of a spray)
Conditions of use
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. As a preservative, see Annexe VI, Part 1, No 58

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #58
Chemical name
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (INCI) (6) Ethyl-Ν α - dodecanoyl- L-arginate hydrochloride
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
(a) mouthwashes: 0.15% (b) other products: 0.4%
Conditions of use
(a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age. (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products and spray products. | Label: (a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age.

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC12 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #197
Chemical name
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
0,8 %
Product type
(a) soap (b) anti- dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray
Other conditions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro- organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

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

UAERestrictedAnnex V #58
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
(a) 0,15 % (b) 0,4 %
Product type
(a) Mouthwashes (b) Other products
Conditions of use
(a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age
Other conditions
(a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products (other than mouthwashes), and spray products

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #197
Chemical name
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
0,8 %
Product type
(a) soap (b) anti- dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray
Other conditions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro- organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex V #58
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
(a) 0,15 % (b) 0,4 %
Product type
(a) Mouthwashes (b) Other products
Conditions of use
(a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age
Other conditions
(a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products (other than mouthwashes), and spray products

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #197
Chemical name
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
0,8 %
Product type
(a) soap (b) anti- dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray
Other conditions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro- organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex V #58
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
(a) 0,15 % (b) 0,4 %
Product type
(a) Mouthwashes (b) Other products
Conditions of use
(a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age
Other conditions
(a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products (other than mouthwashes), and spray products

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #197
Chemical name
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
0,8 %
Product type
(a) soap (b) anti- dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray
Other conditions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro- organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex V #58
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
(a) 0,15 % (b) 0,4 %
Product type
(a) Mouthwashes (b) Other products
Conditions of use
(a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age
Other conditions
(a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products (other than mouthwashes), and spray products

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #197
Chemical name
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
0,8 %
Product type
(a) soap (b) anti- dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray
Other conditions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro- organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex V #58
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
(a) 0,15 % (b) 0,4 %
Product type
(a) Mouthwashes (b) Other products
Conditions of use
(a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age
Other conditions
(a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products (other than mouthwashes), and spray products

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #197
Chemical name
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
0,8 %
Product type
(a) soap (b) anti- dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray
Other conditions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro- organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex V #58
Chemical name
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride
CAS
60372-77-2
Max concentration
(a) 0,15 % (b) 0,4 %
Product type
(a) Mouthwashes (b) Other products
Conditions of use
(a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age
Other conditions
(a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products (other than mouthwashes), and spray products

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL banned in any country?

ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL 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 ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL in cosmetics?

ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, 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 ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL in cosmetics?

ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL is regulated in 17 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, 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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