ETHYLPARABEN

RestrictedCAS 120-47-810 regulations across 10 markets

ETHYLPARABEN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Fragrance. Also known as CAS 120-47-8. It is regulated in 10 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
114-63-6, 120-47-8, 16782-08-4, 69959-44-0, 99-76-3, 99-96-7, 35285-68-8, 36457-19-9, 5026-62-0

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex V #12
Chemical name
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
CAS
99-96-7 /99-76-3 /36457-19-9 /16782-08-4 /5026-62-0 /35285-68-8 /120-47-8 /114-63-6 /26112-0-2 /69959-44-0
Max concentration
0,4% (as acid) for single ester 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex V #12
Chemical name
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
CAS
99-96-7 99-76-3 36457-19-9 16782-08-4 5026-62-0 35
Max concentration
0,4 % (as acid) for single ester 0,8 % (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Conditions of use
Max: 0,4 % (as acid) for single ester 0,8 % (as acid) for mixtures of esters

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for ETHYLPARABEN in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1153
Chemical name
Ethylparaben
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : ∙ 단일성분일 경우 0.4%(산으로서) ∙ 혼합사용의 경우 0.8%(산으로서)

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Preservatives List #33
Chemical name
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts
CAS
99-76-3/ 120-47-8/ 99-96-7/ 36457-19-9/ 16782-08-4/ 5026-62-0/ 35285-68-8/ 114-63-6/ 26112-07-2/ 69959-44-0
Max concentration
(a) 0.4 % (以acid計),單獨使用 (b) 0.8 % (以acid計),混合使用

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for ETHYLPARABEN in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex V #12
Chemical name
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
CAS
99-96-7 /99-76-3 /36457-19-9 /16782-08-4 /5026-62-0 /35285-68-8 /120-47-8 /114-63-6 /26112-0-2 /69959-44-0
Max concentration
0,4% (as acid) for single ester 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex V #12
Chemical name
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
CAS
99-96-7 /99-76-3 /36457-19-9 /16782-08-4 /5026-62-0 /35285-68-8 /120-47-8 /114-63-6 /26112-0-2 /69959-44-0
Max concentration
0,4% (as acid) for single ester 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex V #12
Chemical name
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
CAS
99-96-7 /99-76-3 /36457-19-9 /16782-08-4 /5026-62-0 /35285-68-8 /120-47-8 /114-63-6 /26112-0-2 /69959-44-0
Max concentration
0,4% (as acid) for single ester 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex V #12
Chemical name
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
CAS
99-96-7 /99-76-3 /36457-19-9 /16782-08-4 /5026-62-0 /35285-68-8 /120-47-8 /114-63-6 /26112-0-2 /69959-44-0
Max concentration
0,4% (as acid) for single ester 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex V #12
Chemical name
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
CAS
99-96-7 /99-76-3 /36457-19-9 /16782-08-4 /5026-62-0 /35285-68-8 /120-47-8 /114-63-6 /26112-0-2 /69959-44-0
Max concentration
0,4% (as acid) for single ester 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex V #12
Chemical name
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl-esters, and their salts
CAS
99-96-7 /99-76-3 /36457-19-9 /16782-08-4 /5026-62-0 /35285-68-8 /120-47-8 /114-63-6 /26112-0-2 /69959-44-0
Max concentration
0,4% (as acid) for single ester 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ETHYLPARABEN banned in any country?

ETHYLPARABEN 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 ETHYLPARABEN in cosmetics?

ETHYLPARABEN is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use ETHYLPARABEN in cosmetics?

ETHYLPARABEN is regulated in 10 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Kingdom. 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.