NITROMETHANE

BannedCAS 75-52-522 regulations across 22 markets

NITROMETHANE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Anticorrosive. Also known as CAS 75-52-5. It is regulated in 22 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
75-52-5

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California1
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #18
Chemical name
Nitromethane
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0.3%
Product type
Rust inhibitor

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #18
Chemical name
Nitromethane
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0,3 %
Product type
Rust inhibitor
Conditions of use
Max: 0,3 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

Americas2 regulations
CaliforniaRestrictedAnnex PROP65
Chemical name
Nitromethane
CAS
75-52-5
Conditions of use
Prop 65 Warning Required: cancer

Source: California Prop 65

BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_530 #18
Chemical name
Nitrometano
Max concentration
0,3%
Product type
Inibidor de corrosão.
Conditions of use
Application: Inibidor de corrosão.

Source: ANVISA RDC 530

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M285
Chemical name
Nitromethane

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #18
Chemical name
Nitromethane
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0.3%
Product type
Rust inhibitor

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #18
Chemical name
Nitromethane
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0.3%
Product type
Rust inhibitor

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #18
Chemical name
Nitromethane
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0.3%
Product type
Rust inhibitor

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #18
Chemical name
Nitromethane
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0.3%
Product type
Rust inhibitor

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #18
Chemical name
Nitromethane
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0.3%
Product type
Rust inhibitor

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #18
Chemical name
Nitromethane
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0.3%
Product type
Rust inhibitor

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #18
Chemical name
Nitromethane
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0.3%
Product type
Rust inhibitor

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #18
Chemical name
Nitromethane
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0.3%
Product type
Rust inhibitor

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #18
Chemical name
Nitromethane
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0.3%
Product type
Rust inhibitor

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #18
Chemical name
Nitromethane
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0.3%
Product type
Rust inhibitor

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #18
Chemical name
Nitromethane
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0.3%
Product type
Rust inhibitor

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #18
Chemical name
Nitromethane
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0.3%
Product type
Rust inhibitor

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

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 2 #18
Chemical name
Нитрометан (Nitromethane)
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0,3 процента
Product type
Ингибитор коррозии

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 18)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 2 #18
Chemical name
Нитрометан (Nitromethane)
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0,3 процента
Product type
Ингибитор коррозии

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 18)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 2 #18
Chemical name
Нитрометан (Nitromethane)
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0,3 процента
Product type
Ингибитор коррозии

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 18)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 2 #18
Chemical name
Нитрометан (Nitromethane)
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0,3 процента
Product type
Ингибитор коррозии

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 18)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 2 #18
Chemical name
Нитрометан (Nitromethane)
CAS
75-52-5
Max concentration
0,3 процента
Product type
Ингибитор коррозии

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 18)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NITROMETHANE banned in any country?

Yes, NITROMETHANE is banned in South Korea. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on NITROMETHANE in cosmetics?

NITROMETHANE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use NITROMETHANE in cosmetics?

NITROMETHANE is regulated in 22 markets. It is banned in South Korea. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. 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.