P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL

RestrictedCAS 59-50-724 regulations across 24 markets

P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 59-50-7. It is regulated in 24 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
59-50-7

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan1
Taiwan1
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 V #24
Chemical name
Chlorocresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0.2%
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex V #24
Chemical name
Chlorocresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0,2 %
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucuous membranes
Conditions of use
Max: 0,2 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V

Americas2 regulations
CanadaRestrictedAnnex Table 2 (Restricted)
Chemical name
p-Chloro-m-cresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0.1%
Conditions of use
a) Not permitted in cosmetics intended to be used on or around mucosal membranes such as eyes, mouth or nose b) Other cosmetics | Warning: "Do not use in the area of the eye, mouth or nose"

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_528 #22
Chemical name
p-cloro-metacresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0,2%
Conditions of use
Limitations: Proibido em produtos destinados a entrar em contato com as mucosas.

Source: ANVISA RDC 528

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1021
Chemical name
p-Chloro-m-Cresol
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : 0.04% 점막에 사용되는 제품에는 사용금지

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

JapanRestrictedAnnex Appendix 3 (Preservatives) #3-1
Chemical name
Chlorocresol
Max concentration
0.50%

Source: MHLW Standards for Cosmetics (Notification No.331 of 2000)

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Preservatives List #11
Chemical name
Chlorocresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0.2 %
Conditions of use
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #24
Chemical name
4-Chloro-m-cresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0.2%
Conditions of use
Prohibited in products intended to come into contact with mucous membranes

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #24
Chemical name
4-Chloro-m-cresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0.2%
Conditions of use
Prohibited in products intended to come into contact with mucous membranes

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #24
Chemical name
4-Chloro-m-cresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0.2%
Conditions of use
Prohibited in products intended to come into contact with mucous membranes

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #24
Chemical name
4-Chloro-m-cresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0.2%
Conditions of use
Prohibited in products intended to come into contact with mucous membranes

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #24
Chemical name
4-Chloro-m-cresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0.2%
Conditions of use
Prohibited in products intended to come into contact with mucous membranes

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #24
Chemical name
4-Chloro-m-cresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0.2%
Conditions of use
Prohibited in products intended to come into contact with mucous membranes

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex V #24
Chemical name
Chlorocresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0.2%
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex V #24
Chemical name
Chlorocresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0.2%
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex V #24
Chemical name
Chlorocresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0.2%
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex V #24
Chemical name
Chlorocresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0.2%
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex V #24
Chemical name
Chlorocresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0.2%
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex V #24
Chemical name
Chlorocresol
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0.2%
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

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

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 4 #24
Chemical name
Хлоркрезол (Chlorocresol)
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0,2 процента
Product type
запрещено в продукции, контактирующей со слизистыми оболочками

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 24)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 4 #24
Chemical name
Хлоркрезол (Chlorocresol)
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0,2 процента
Product type
запрещено в продукции, контактирующей со слизистыми оболочками

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 24)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 4 #24
Chemical name
Хлоркрезол (Chlorocresol)
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0,2 процента
Product type
запрещено в продукции, контактирующей со слизистыми оболочками

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 24)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 4 #24
Chemical name
Хлоркрезол (Chlorocresol)
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0,2 процента
Product type
запрещено в продукции, контактирующей со слизистыми оболочками

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 24)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 4 #24
Chemical name
Хлоркрезол (Chlorocresol)
CAS
59-50-7
Max concentration
0,2 процента
Product type
запрещено в продукции, контактирующей со слизистыми оболочками

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 24)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL banned in any country?

P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL 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 P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL in cosmetics?

P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, 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 P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL in cosmetics?

P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL is regulated in 24 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, 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.