OCTOCRYLENE
OCTOCRYLENE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Light Stabilizer. Also known as CAS 6197-30-4. It is regulated in 22 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 6197-30-4
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- Chemical name
- 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester / Octocrilene
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- a) 9% b) 10% Footnote (*3): Benzophenone as an impurity and/or degradation product of Octocrylene shall be kept at trace level.
- Product type
- a) Propellant spray products b) Other products
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex VI
- Chemical name
- 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester/Octocrilene
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- 10 % (as acid)
- Conditions of use
- Max: 10 % (as acid)
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex VI
Americas1 regulation
- Chemical name
- 2 - Ciano - 3, 3´- difenilacrilato de 2 - etilexila OCTOCRYLENE
- Max concentration
- 10% (expresso como ácido)
Source: ANVISA RDC 600
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Octocrylene
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : 10%
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl prop-2-enoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester (octocrylene)
- Max concentration
- 10%
Source: MHLW Standards for Cosmetics (Notification No.331 of 2000)
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester ( / Octocrylene)( 6 )
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- a) 9% b) 10%
- Conditions of use
- a) Propellant spray products b) Other products
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester ( / Octocrylene)( 6 )
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- a) 9% b) 10%
- Conditions of use
- a) Propellant spray products b) Other products
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester ( / Octocrylene)( 6 )
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- a) 9% b) 10%
- Conditions of use
- a) Propellant spray products b) Other products
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester ( / Octocrylene)( 6 )
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- a) 9% b) 10%
- Conditions of use
- a) Propellant spray products b) Other products
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester ( / Octocrylene)( 6 )
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- a) 9% b) 10%
- Conditions of use
- a) Propellant spray products b) Other products
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester ( / Octocrylene)( 6 )
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- a) 9% b) 10%
- Conditions of use
- a) Propellant spray products b) Other products
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester / Octocrilene
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- a) 9% b) 10% Footnote (*3): Benzophenone as an impurity and/or degradation product of Octocrylene shall be kept at trace level.
- Product type
- a) Propellant spray products b) Other products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
- Chemical name
- 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester / Octocrilene
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- a) 9% b) 10% Footnote (*3): Benzophenone as an impurity and/or degradation product of Octocrylene shall be kept at trace level.
- Product type
- a) Propellant spray products b) Other products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
- Chemical name
- 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester / Octocrilene
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- a) 9% b) 10% Footnote (*3): Benzophenone as an impurity and/or degradation product of Octocrylene shall be kept at trace level.
- Product type
- a) Propellant spray products b) Other products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
- Chemical name
- 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester / Octocrilene
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- a) 9% b) 10% Footnote (*3): Benzophenone as an impurity and/or degradation product of Octocrylene shall be kept at trace level.
- Product type
- a) Propellant spray products b) Other products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
- Chemical name
- 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester / Octocrilene
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- a) 9% b) 10% Footnote (*3): Benzophenone as an impurity and/or degradation product of Octocrylene shall be kept at trace level.
- Product type
- a) Propellant spray products b) Other products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
- Chemical name
- 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester / Octocrilene
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- a) 9% b) 10% Footnote (*3): Benzophenone as an impurity and/or degradation product of Octocrylene shall be kept at trace level.
- Product type
- a) Propellant spray products b) Other products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
EAEU5 regulations
- Chemical name
- 2-Циано-3,3-дифенилакриловой кислоты, 2-этилгексиловый эфир/Октокрилен (2-Cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester/Octocrilene)
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- 10 процентов (в пересчете на кислоту)
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 10)
- Chemical name
- 2-Циано-3,3-дифенилакриловой кислоты, 2-этилгексиловый эфир/Октокрилен (2-Cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester/Octocrilene)
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- 10 процентов (в пересчете на кислоту)
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 10)
- Chemical name
- 2-Циано-3,3-дифенилакриловой кислоты, 2-этилгексиловый эфир/Октокрилен (2-Cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester/Octocrilene)
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- 10 процентов (в пересчете на кислоту)
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 10)
- Chemical name
- 2-Циано-3,3-дифенилакриловой кислоты, 2-этилгексиловый эфир/Октокрилен (2-Cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester/Octocrilene)
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- 10 процентов (в пересчете на кислоту)
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 10)
- Chemical name
- 2-Циано-3,3-дифенилакриловой кислоты, 2-этилгексиловый эфир/Октокрилен (2-Cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester/Octocrilene)
- CAS
- 6197-30-4
- Max concentration
- 10 процентов (в пересчете на кислоту)
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 10)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OCTOCRYLENE banned in any country?
OCTOCRYLENE 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 OCTOCRYLENE in cosmetics?
OCTOCRYLENE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, 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 OCTOCRYLENE in cosmetics?
OCTOCRYLENE is regulated in 22 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, 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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Check Ingredients FreeThis 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.