METHYL ACETATE

BannedCAS 79-20-99 regulations across 9 markets

METHYL ACETATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Perfuming. Also known as CAS 79-20-9. It is regulated in 9 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
592-62-1, 79-20-9

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea
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 #728
Chemical name
(Methyl-ONN-azoxy)methyl acetate
CAS
592-62-1

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #728
Chemical name
(Methyl-ONN-azoxy)methyl acetate
CAS
592-62-1

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas1 regulation
BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #728
Chemical name
Acetato de metil-ONN-azoximetila
CAS
592-62-1

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

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

ASEANNo restrictions

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

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #728
Chemical name
(Methyl-ONN-azoxy)methyl acetate
CAS
592-62-1

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #728
Chemical name
(Methyl-ONN-azoxy)methyl acetate
CAS
592-62-1

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #728
Chemical name
(Methyl-ONN-azoxy)methyl acetate
CAS
592-62-1

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #728
Chemical name
(Methyl-ONN-azoxy)methyl acetate
CAS
592-62-1

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #728
Chemical name
(Methyl-ONN-azoxy)methyl acetate
CAS
592-62-1

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #728
Chemical name
(Methyl-ONN-azoxy)methyl acetate
CAS
592-62-1

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is METHYL ACETATE banned in any country?

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

What are the restrictions on METHYL ACETATE in cosmetics?

METHYL ACETATE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use METHYL ACETATE in cosmetics?

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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.