ISOBUTANE

BannedCAS 75-28-516 regulations across 16 markets

ISOBUTANE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Propellant. Also known as CAS 75-28-5. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
75-28-5

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
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 II #464
Chemical name
Isobutane, if it contains = >0,1% w/w Butadiene
CAS
75-28-5

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex II #464
Chemical name
Isobutane, if it contains ≥ 0,1 % w/w Butadiene
CAS
75-28-5

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas2 regulations
CanadaRestrictedAnnex Table 2 (Restricted)
Chemical name
Isobutane
CAS
75-28-5
Max concentration
0.1% w/w of 1,3-butadiene (106-99-0)

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #464
Chemical name
Isobutano, se contiver  0,1 % (m/m) de butadieno
CAS
75-28-5

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

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

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #464
Chemical name
Isobutane
CAS
75-28-5
Conditions of use
if it contains ≥ 0.1 %w/w Butadiene

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #464
Chemical name
Isobutane
CAS
75-28-5
Conditions of use
if it contains ≥ 0.1 %w/w Butadiene

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #464
Chemical name
Isobutane
CAS
75-28-5
Conditions of use
if it contains ≥ 0.1 %w/w Butadiene

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #464
Chemical name
Isobutane
CAS
75-28-5
Conditions of use
if it contains ≥ 0.1 %w/w Butadiene

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #464
Chemical name
Isobutane
CAS
75-28-5
Conditions of use
if it contains ≥ 0.1 %w/w Butadiene

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #464
Chemical name
Isobutane
CAS
75-28-5
Conditions of use
if it contains ≥ 0.1 %w/w Butadiene

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex II #464
Chemical name
Isobutane, if it contains = >0,1% w/w Butadiene
CAS
75-28-5

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex II #464
Chemical name
Isobutane, if it contains = >0,1% w/w Butadiene
CAS
75-28-5

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex II #464
Chemical name
Isobutane, if it contains = >0,1% w/w Butadiene
CAS
75-28-5

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex II #464
Chemical name
Isobutane, if it contains = >0,1% w/w Butadiene
CAS
75-28-5

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex II #464
Chemical name
Isobutane, if it contains = >0,1% w/w Butadiene
CAS
75-28-5

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex II #464
Chemical name
Isobutane, if it contains = >0,1% w/w Butadiene
CAS
75-28-5

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ISOBUTANE banned in any country?

Yes, ISOBUTANE is banned in Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on ISOBUTANE in cosmetics?

ISOBUTANE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, 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 ISOBUTANE in cosmetics?

ISOBUTANE is regulated in 16 markets. It is banned in Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, 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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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.