MEA-BENZOATE

RestrictedCAS 4337-66-024 regulations across 16 markets

MEA-BENZOATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Preservative. Also known as CAS 4337-66-0. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number: 1205-50-3, 136-60-7, 1863-63-4, 2090-05-3, 93-89-0, 93-99-2, 939-48-0, 2315-68-6, 4337-66-0, 553-70-8, 582-25-2, 86912-67-6, 93-58-3

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2

United Kingdom2

United States

California

Maryland

Washington

Canada

Brazil

South Korea1

Japan

Taiwan1

Australia

Singapore1

Malaysia1

Thailand1

Indonesia1

Vietnam1

Philippines1

UAE2

Saudi Arabia2

Qatar2

Oman2

Kuwait2

Bahrain2

Russia

Belarus

Kazakhstan

Armenia

Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe4 regulations

European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #61

Chemical name: Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts
CAS: 4337-66-0
Max concentration: Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
Other conditions: - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

European UnionRestrictedAnnex V #1a

Chemical name: Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid
CAS: 1863-63-4 /2090-05-3 / 582-25-2 / 553-70-8 / 4337-66-0 / 93-58-3 / 93-89-0 / 2315-68-6 / 136-60-7 / 1205-50-3 / 939-48-0 / 93-99-2
Max concentration: 0.5% (acid)

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #61

Chemical name: Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration: Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 %
Conditions of use: Max: Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 %
Other conditions: Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 %Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials)Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kgKeep in nitrite-free containers

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex V #1a

Chemical name: Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid
CAS: 1863-63-4, 2090-05-3, 582-25-2, 553-70-8, 4337-66-
Max concentration: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use: Max: 0,5 % (acid)

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for MEA-BENZOATE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations

South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M311

Chemical name: MEA-Benzoate
Conditions of use: * 배합한도 : 산으로서 0.5% (다만, 벤조익애씨드 및 그 소듐염은 사용 후 씻어내는 제품에는 산으로서 2.5%)

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Preservatives List #4

Chemical name: Salts of benzoic acid and esters of benzoic acid
CAS: 1863-63-4/ 2090-05-3/ 582-25-2/ 553-70-8/ 4337-66-0/ 93-58-3/ 93-89-0/ 2315-68-6/ 136-60-7/ 1205-50-3/ 939-48-0/ 93-99-2/
Max concentration: 0.5 % (以acid計)

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations

SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #61

Chemical name: monoalkanolamines Monoalkylamines, and their salts
Max concentration: • Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum secondary amine content : 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free con
Product type: Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #61

Chemical name: monoalkanolamines Monoalkylamines, and their salts
Max concentration: • Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum secondary amine content : 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free con
Product type: Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #61

Chemical name: monoalkanolamines Monoalkylamines, and their salts
Max concentration: • Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum secondary amine content : 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free con
Product type: Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #61

Chemical name: monoalkanolamines Monoalkylamines, and their salts
Max concentration: • Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum secondary amine content : 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free con
Product type: Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #61

Chemical name: monoalkanolamines Monoalkylamines, and their salts
Max concentration: • Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum secondary amine content : 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free con
Product type: Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #61

Chemical name: monoalkanolamines Monoalkylamines, and their salts
Max concentration: • Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum secondary amine content : 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free con
Product type: Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC12 regulations

UAERestrictedAnnex III #61

Chemical name: Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts
CAS: 4337-66-0
Max concentration: Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
Other conditions: - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers