HYDROXYETHOXYPHENYL BUTANONE

RestrictedCAS 569646-79-315 regulations across 15 markets

HYDROXYETHOXYPHENYL BUTANONE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Preservative. Also known as CAS 569646-79-3. It is regulated in 15 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
569646-79-3

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex V #60
Chemical name
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hy­droxyphenyl)bu­tan-2-one
Max concentration
0.7 %
Product type
Allowed for use as a preservative in rinse off, oral care and leave-on cosmetic products at a maximum concentration of 0,7 % in ready for use preparation.

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex V #60
Chemical name
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one
CAS
569646-79-3
Max concentration
0,7 %
Conditions of use
Max: 0,7 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_528 #60
Chemical name
4-(3-etoxi-4-hidroxi fenil)butan-2-ona
CAS
569646-79-3
Max concentration
0,7%

Source: ANVISA RDC 528

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for HYDROXYETHOXYPHENYL BUTANONE in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #60
Chemical name
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one / Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone
CAS
569646-79-3
Max concentration
0.7%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #60
Chemical name
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one / Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone
CAS
569646-79-3
Max concentration
0.7%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #60
Chemical name
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one / Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone
CAS
569646-79-3
Max concentration
0.7%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #60
Chemical name
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one / Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone
CAS
569646-79-3
Max concentration
0.7%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #60
Chemical name
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one / Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone
CAS
569646-79-3
Max concentration
0.7%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #60
Chemical name
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one / Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone
CAS
569646-79-3
Max concentration
0.7%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex V #60
Chemical name
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hy­droxyphenyl)bu­tan-2-one
Max concentration
0.7 %
Product type
Allowed for use as a preservative in rinse off, oral care and leave-on cosmetic products at a maximum concentration of 0,7 % in ready for use preparation.

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex V #60
Chemical name
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hy­droxyphenyl)bu­tan-2-one
Max concentration
0.7 %
Product type
Allowed for use as a preservative in rinse off, oral care and leave-on cosmetic products at a maximum concentration of 0,7 % in ready for use preparation.

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex V #60
Chemical name
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hy­droxyphenyl)bu­tan-2-one
Max concentration
0.7 %
Product type
Allowed for use as a preservative in rinse off, oral care and leave-on cosmetic products at a maximum concentration of 0,7 % in ready for use preparation.

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex V #60
Chemical name
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hy­droxyphenyl)bu­tan-2-one
Max concentration
0.7 %
Product type
Allowed for use as a preservative in rinse off, oral care and leave-on cosmetic products at a maximum concentration of 0,7 % in ready for use preparation.

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex V #60
Chemical name
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hy­droxyphenyl)bu­tan-2-one
Max concentration
0.7 %
Product type
Allowed for use as a preservative in rinse off, oral care and leave-on cosmetic products at a maximum concentration of 0,7 % in ready for use preparation.

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex V #60
Chemical name
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hy­droxyphenyl)bu­tan-2-one
Max concentration
0.7 %
Product type
Allowed for use as a preservative in rinse off, oral care and leave-on cosmetic products at a maximum concentration of 0,7 % in ready for use preparation.

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HYDROXYETHOXYPHENYL BUTANONE banned in any country?

HYDROXYETHOXYPHENYL BUTANONE 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 HYDROXYETHOXYPHENYL BUTANONE in cosmetics?

HYDROXYETHOXYPHENYL BUTANONE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, 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 HYDROXYETHOXYPHENYL BUTANONE in cosmetics?

HYDROXYETHOXYPHENYL BUTANONE is regulated in 15 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, 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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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.