ISOBUTYLPARABEN

BannedCAS 4247-02-312 regulations across 12 markets

ISOBUTYLPARABEN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 4247-02-3. It is regulated in 12 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
4247-02-3

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California1
Maryland1
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
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 #1375
Chemical name
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isobutylparaben) /Sodium salt or Salts of Isobutylparaben
CAS
4247-02-3

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1375
Chemical name
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isobutylparaben)
CAS
4247-02-3

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas3 regulations
CaliforniaBannedAnnex AB2762
Chemical name
Isobutylparaben
CAS
4247-02-3

Source: CA AB 2762 (Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act 2020)

MarylandBannedAnnex HB643
Chemical name
Isobutylparaben
CAS
4247-02-3

Source: MD HB 643 (Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act)

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #1378
Chemical name
Isobutilparabeno e seus sais
CAS
4247-02-3

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M885
Chemical name
Isobutylparaben
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : ∙ 단일성분일 경우 0.4%(산으로서) ∙ 혼합사용의 경우 0.8%(산으로서)

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEANNo restrictions

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

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1375
Chemical name
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isobutylparaben) /Sodium salt or Salts of Isobutylparaben
CAS
4247-02-3

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1375
Chemical name
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isobutylparaben) /Sodium salt or Salts of Isobutylparaben
CAS
4247-02-3

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1375
Chemical name
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isobutylparaben) /Sodium salt or Salts of Isobutylparaben
CAS
4247-02-3

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1375
Chemical name
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isobutylparaben) /Sodium salt or Salts of Isobutylparaben
CAS
4247-02-3

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1375
Chemical name
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isobutylparaben) /Sodium salt or Salts of Isobutylparaben
CAS
4247-02-3

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1375
Chemical name
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isobutylparaben) /Sodium salt or Salts of Isobutylparaben
CAS
4247-02-3

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ISOBUTYLPARABEN banned in any country?

Yes, ISOBUTYLPARABEN is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, California, Maryland. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on ISOBUTYLPARABEN in cosmetics?

ISOBUTYLPARABEN is restricted or has conditions of use in South Korea. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use ISOBUTYLPARABEN in cosmetics?

ISOBUTYLPARABEN is regulated in 12 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, California, Maryland. It has restrictions in South Korea. 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.