ISOPROPYLPARABEN

BannedCAS 4191-73-518 regulations across 18 markets

ISOPROPYLPARABEN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Preservative. Also known as CAS 4191-73-5. It is regulated in 18 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
4191-73-5

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California1
Maryland1
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
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 UnionBannedAnnex II #1374
Chemical name
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isopropylparaben) Sodium salt or Sats of Isopropylparaben
CAS
4191-73-5

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1374
Chemical name
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isopropylparaben) Sodium salt or Salts of Isopropylparaben
CAS
4191-73-5

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas3 regulations
CaliforniaBannedAnnex AB2762
Chemical name
Isopropylparaben
CAS
4191-73-5

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

MarylandBannedAnnex HB643
Chemical name
Isopropylparaben
CAS
4191-73-5

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

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #1377
Chemical name
Isopropilparabeno e seus sais
CAS
4191-73-5

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1062
Chemical name
Isopropylparaben
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : ∙ 단일성분일 경우 0.4%(산으로서) ∙ 혼합사용의 경우 0.8%(산으로서)

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1374
Chemical name
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isopropylparaben) Sodium salt or Salts of / Isopropylparaben Exception for Indonesia: include under Annex VI
CAS
4191-73-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1374
Chemical name
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isopropylparaben) Sodium salt or Salts of / Isopropylparaben Exception for Indonesia: include under Annex VI
CAS
4191-73-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1374
Chemical name
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isopropylparaben) Sodium salt or Salts of / Isopropylparaben Exception for Indonesia: include under Annex VI
CAS
4191-73-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1374
Chemical name
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isopropylparaben) Sodium salt or Salts of / Isopropylparaben Exception for Indonesia: include under Annex VI
CAS
4191-73-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1374
Chemical name
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isopropylparaben) Sodium salt or Salts of / Isopropylparaben Exception for Indonesia: include under Annex VI
CAS
4191-73-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1374
Chemical name
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isopropylparaben) Sodium salt or Salts of / Isopropylparaben Exception for Indonesia: include under Annex VI
CAS
4191-73-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1374
Chemical name
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isopropylparaben) Sodium salt or Sats of Isopropylparaben
CAS
4191-73-5

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1374
Chemical name
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isopropylparaben) Sodium salt or Sats of Isopropylparaben
CAS
4191-73-5

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1374
Chemical name
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isopropylparaben) Sodium salt or Sats of Isopropylparaben
CAS
4191-73-5

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1374
Chemical name
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isopropylparaben) Sodium salt or Sats of Isopropylparaben
CAS
4191-73-5

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1374
Chemical name
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isopropylparaben) Sodium salt or Sats of Isopropylparaben
CAS
4191-73-5

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1374
Chemical name
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isopropylparaben) Sodium salt or Sats of Isopropylparaben
CAS
4191-73-5

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ISOPROPYLPARABEN banned in any country?

Yes, ISOPROPYLPARABEN is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, California, Maryland, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on ISOPROPYLPARABEN in cosmetics?

ISOPROPYLPARABEN 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 ISOPROPYLPARABEN in cosmetics?

ISOPROPYLPARABEN is regulated in 18 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, California, Maryland, Vietnam. 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.