ETHYL UROCANATE
ETHYL UROCANATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Skin Conditioning. Also known as CAS 27538-35-8. It is regulated in 10 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Canada.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 104-98-3, 27538-35-8
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- Chemical name
- 3-Imidazol-4-ylacrylic acid (Urocanic acid) and its ethyl ester
- CAS
- 27538-35-8 / 104-98-3
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- 3-Imidazol-4-ylacrylic acid (Urocanic acid) and its ethyl ester
- CAS
- 104-98-3/27538-35-8
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II
Americas1 regulation
- Chemical name
- 3-Imidazol-4-ylacrylic acid and its ethyl ester
- CAS
- 27538-35-8
- Conditions of use
- Prohibited in cosmetics
Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
- Chemical name
- Ethyl Urocanate
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
ASEANNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for ETHYL UROCANATE in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- 3-Imidazol-4-ylacrylic acid (Urocanic acid) and its ethyl ester
- CAS
- 27538-35-8 / 104-98-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- 3-Imidazol-4-ylacrylic acid (Urocanic acid) and its ethyl ester
- CAS
- 27538-35-8 / 104-98-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- 3-Imidazol-4-ylacrylic acid (Urocanic acid) and its ethyl ester
- CAS
- 27538-35-8 / 104-98-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- 3-Imidazol-4-ylacrylic acid (Urocanic acid) and its ethyl ester
- CAS
- 27538-35-8 / 104-98-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- 3-Imidazol-4-ylacrylic acid (Urocanic acid) and its ethyl ester
- CAS
- 27538-35-8 / 104-98-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- 3-Imidazol-4-ylacrylic acid (Urocanic acid) and its ethyl ester
- CAS
- 27538-35-8 / 104-98-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for ETHYL UROCANATE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ETHYL UROCANATE banned in any country?
Yes, ETHYL UROCANATE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.
What are the restrictions on ETHYL UROCANATE in cosmetics?
ETHYL UROCANATE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.
Can I use ETHYL UROCANATE in cosmetics?
ETHYL UROCANATE is regulated in 10 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. 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.