OXALIC ACID
OXALIC ACID is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Chelating. Also known as CAS 144-62-7. It is regulated in 20 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 144-62-7
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts
- CAS
- 144-62-7
- Max concentration
- 5%
- Product type
- Hair products
- Conditions of use
- For professional use only
- Other conditions
- Professional use
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III
- Chemical name
- Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts
- CAS
- 144-62-7
- Max concentration
- 5 %
- Product type
- Hair products
- Conditions of use
- Max: 5 % For professional use only
- Other conditions
- Professional use
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III
AmericasNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for OXALIC ACID in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Oxalic Acid
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : ∙ 두발용제품류에 5% ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- Oxalic Acid, Its Esters And Alkaline Salts
- CAS
- 144-62-7
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : ∙ 두발용제품류에 5% ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts
- Max concentration
- 5%
- Product type
- Hair care products
- Conditions of use
- For professional use only
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts
- Max concentration
- 5%
- Product type
- Hair care products
- Conditions of use
- For professional use only
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts
- Max concentration
- 5%
- Product type
- Hair care products
- Conditions of use
- For professional use only
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts
- Max concentration
- 5%
- Product type
- Hair care products
- Conditions of use
- For professional use only
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts
- Max concentration
- 5%
- Product type
- Hair care products
- Conditions of use
- For professional use only
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts
- Max concentration
- 5%
- Product type
- Hair care products
- Conditions of use
- For professional use only
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts
- CAS
- 144-62-7
- Max concentration
- 5%
- Product type
- Hair products
- Conditions of use
- For professional use only
- Other conditions
- Professional use
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts
- CAS
- 144-62-7
- Max concentration
- 5%
- Product type
- Hair products
- Conditions of use
- For professional use only
- Other conditions
- Professional use
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts
- CAS
- 144-62-7
- Max concentration
- 5%
- Product type
- Hair products
- Conditions of use
- For professional use only
- Other conditions
- Professional use
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts
- CAS
- 144-62-7
- Max concentration
- 5%
- Product type
- Hair products
- Conditions of use
- For professional use only
- Other conditions
- Professional use
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts
- CAS
- 144-62-7
- Max concentration
- 5%
- Product type
- Hair products
- Conditions of use
- For professional use only
- Other conditions
- Professional use
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts
- CAS
- 144-62-7
- Max concentration
- 5%
- Product type
- Hair products
- Conditions of use
- For professional use only
- Other conditions
- Professional use
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
EAEU5 regulations
- Chemical name
- Щавелевая кислота, ее эфиры и щелочные соли (Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts)
- CAS
- 144-62-7
- Max concentration
- 5 процентов
- Product type
- Продукция для волос
- Conditions of use
- Только для профессионального применения.
- Other conditions
- Профессиональное применение
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 3)
- Chemical name
- Щавелевая кислота, ее эфиры и щелочные соли (Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts)
- CAS
- 144-62-7
- Max concentration
- 5 процентов
- Product type
- Продукция для волос
- Conditions of use
- Только для профессионального применения.
- Other conditions
- Профессиональное применение
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 3)
- Chemical name
- Щавелевая кислота, ее эфиры и щелочные соли (Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts)
- CAS
- 144-62-7
- Max concentration
- 5 процентов
- Product type
- Продукция для волос
- Conditions of use
- Только для профессионального применения.
- Other conditions
- Профессиональное применение
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 3)
- Chemical name
- Щавелевая кислота, ее эфиры и щелочные соли (Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts)
- CAS
- 144-62-7
- Max concentration
- 5 процентов
- Product type
- Продукция для волос
- Conditions of use
- Только для профессионального применения.
- Other conditions
- Профессиональное применение
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 3)
- Chemical name
- Щавелевая кислота, ее эфиры и щелочные соли (Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts)
- CAS
- 144-62-7
- Max concentration
- 5 процентов
- Product type
- Продукция для волос
- Conditions of use
- Только для профессионального применения.
- Other conditions
- Профессиональное применение
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 3)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OXALIC ACID banned in any country?
OXALIC ACID 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 OXALIC ACID in cosmetics?
OXALIC ACID is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, 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 OXALIC ACID in cosmetics?
OXALIC ACID is regulated in 20 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, 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.