METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE

RestrictedCAS 111-12-611 regulations across 10 markets

METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Perfuming. Also known as CAS 111-12-6. It is regulated in 10 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
111-12-6

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
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

Europe3 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #89
Chemical name
Methyl 2-Octynoate
CAS
111-12-6
Max concentration
(b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be mo
Product type
(a) Oral products (b) Other products
Other conditions
(a)(b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #89
Chemical name
Methyl Oct-2-ynoate; Methyl heptine carbonate
CAS
111-12-6
Product type
(a) Oral products
Other conditions
(a) (b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0,001 % in leave-on products 0,01 % in rinse-off products

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #89
Chemical name
Methyl Oct-2-ynoate; Methyl heptine carbonate
CAS
111-12-6
Max concentration
(b) 0,01 % when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be m
Product type
(b) Other products
Conditions of use
Max: (b) 0,01 % when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be more than 0,002 %)
Other conditions
(a) (b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0,001 % in leave-on products 0,01 % in rinse-off products

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_530 #24
CAS
111-12-6

Source: ANVISA RDC 530

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M960
Chemical name
Methyl 2-Octynoate
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : 0.01% (메칠옥틴카보네이트와 병용 시 최종제품에서 두 성분의 합은 0.01%, 메칠옥틴카보네이트는 0.002%)

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #89
Chemical name
Methyl 2-Octynoate
CAS
111-12-6
Max concentration
(b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be mo
Product type
(a) Oral products (b) Other products
Other conditions
(a)(b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #89
Chemical name
Methyl 2-Octynoate
CAS
111-12-6
Max concentration
(b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be mo
Product type
(a) Oral products (b) Other products
Other conditions
(a)(b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #89
Chemical name
Methyl 2-Octynoate
CAS
111-12-6
Max concentration
(b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be mo
Product type
(a) Oral products (b) Other products
Other conditions
(a)(b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #89
Chemical name
Methyl 2-Octynoate
CAS
111-12-6
Max concentration
(b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be mo
Product type
(a) Oral products (b) Other products
Other conditions
(a)(b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #89
Chemical name
Methyl 2-Octynoate
CAS
111-12-6
Max concentration
(b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be mo
Product type
(a) Oral products (b) Other products
Other conditions
(a)(b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #89
Chemical name
Methyl 2-Octynoate
CAS
111-12-6
Max concentration
(b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be mo
Product type
(a) Oral products (b) Other products
Other conditions
(a)(b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE banned in any country?

METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE 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 METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE in cosmetics?

METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, South Korea, 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 METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE in cosmetics?

METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE is regulated in 10 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, South Korea, 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.