P-CRESOL

BannedCAS 106-44-51 regulation across 1 market

P-CRESOL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 106-44-5. It is regulated in 1 market including Canada.

Also Known As

CAS Number
106-44-5

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union
United Kingdom
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Oman
Kuwait
Bahrain
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

EuropeNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for P-CRESOL in European Union, United Kingdom.

Americas1 regulation
CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
p-Cresol and mixtures thereof
CAS
106-44-5
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for P-CRESOL in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for P-CRESOL in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCCNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for P-CRESOL in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for P-CRESOL in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is P-CRESOL banned in any country?

Yes, P-CRESOL is banned in Canada. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on P-CRESOL in cosmetics?

P-CRESOL is banned in Canada and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use P-CRESOL 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.