PENTETIC ACID

BannedCAS 67-43-613 regulations across 13 markets

PENTETIC ACID is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Chelating. Also known as CAS 67-43-6. It is regulated in 13 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
67-43-6

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe1 regulation
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1720
Chemical name
N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid); Pentetic Acid (INCI)
CAS
67-43-6

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PENTETIC ACID in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PENTETIC ACID in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1717
Chemical name
N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid) / Pentetic Acid (INCI) Except Thailand
CAS
67-43-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1717
Chemical name
N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid) / Pentetic Acid (INCI) Except Thailand
CAS
67-43-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1717
Chemical name
N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid) / Pentetic Acid (INCI) Except Thailand
CAS
67-43-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1717
Chemical name
N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid) / Pentetic Acid (INCI) Except Thailand
CAS
67-43-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1717
Chemical name
N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid) / Pentetic Acid (INCI) Except Thailand
CAS
67-43-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1717
Chemical name
N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid) / Pentetic Acid (INCI) Except Thailand
CAS
67-43-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1720
Chemical name
N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid); Pentetic Acid (INCI)
CAS
67-43-6

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1720
Chemical name
N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid); Pentetic Acid (INCI)
CAS
67-43-6

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1720
Chemical name
N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid); Pentetic Acid (INCI)
CAS
67-43-6

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1720
Chemical name
N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid); Pentetic Acid (INCI)
CAS
67-43-6

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1720
Chemical name
N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid); Pentetic Acid (INCI)
CAS
67-43-6

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1720
Chemical name
N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid); Pentetic Acid (INCI)
CAS
67-43-6

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PENTETIC ACID in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PENTETIC ACID banned in any country?

Yes, PENTETIC ACID is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on PENTETIC ACID in cosmetics?

PENTETIC ACID is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use PENTETIC ACID 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.