ETHYL UROCANATE

BannedCAS 27538-35-810 regulations across 10 markets

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

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #418
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

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #418
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
CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
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
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M13
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
UAEBannedAnnex II #418
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)

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #418
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)

QatarBannedAnnex II #418
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)

OmanBannedAnnex II #418
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)

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #418
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)

BahrainBannedAnnex II #418
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?

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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.