PETROLATUM

BannedCAS 8009-03-863 regulations across 15 markets

PETROLATUM is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antistatic. Also known as CAS 8009-03-8. It is regulated in 15 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
100684-33-1, 64743-01-7, 8009-03-8, 85029-74-9, 92045-77-7, 97862-97-0, 97862-98-1

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union7
United Kingdom7
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE7
Saudi Arabia7
Qatar7
Oman7
Kuwait7
Bahrain7
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe14 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex II #904
Chemical name
Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS
8009-03-8
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex II #905
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), oxidized, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex II #906
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), alumina-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex II #907
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), hydrotreated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex II #908
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), carbon-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex II #909
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), silicic acid-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex II #910
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), clay-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex II #904
Chemical name
Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS
8009-03-8
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex II #905
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), oxidised, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS
64743-01-7
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex II #906
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), alumina-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS
85029-74-9
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex II #907
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), hydrotreated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS
92045-77-7
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex II #908
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), carbon-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS
97862-97-0
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex II #909
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), silicic acid-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS
97862-98-1
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex II #910
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), clay-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS
100684-33-1
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas1 regulation
BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #910
Chemical name
Petrolato (petróleo), tratado com argila, exceto se se conhecerem todos os antecedentes de refinação e se se puder provar que a substância a partir da qual foi produzida não é cancerígena
CAS
100684-33-1

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

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

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #904
Chemical name
Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is notacarcinogen
CAS
8009-03-8
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is notacarcinogen

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #904
Chemical name
Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is notacarcinogen
CAS
8009-03-8
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is notacarcinogen

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #904
Chemical name
Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is notacarcinogen
CAS
8009-03-8
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is notacarcinogen

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #904
Chemical name
Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is notacarcinogen
CAS
8009-03-8
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is notacarcinogen

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #904
Chemical name
Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is notacarcinogen
CAS
8009-03-8
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is notacarcinogen

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #904
Chemical name
Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is notacarcinogen
CAS
8009-03-8
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is notacarcinogen

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC42 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex II #904
Chemical name
Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS
8009-03-8
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

UAERestrictedAnnex II #905
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), oxidized, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

UAERestrictedAnnex II #906
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), alumina-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

UAERestrictedAnnex II #907
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), hydrotreated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

UAERestrictedAnnex II #908
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), carbon-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

UAERestrictedAnnex II #909
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), silicic acid-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

UAERestrictedAnnex II #910
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), clay-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex II #904
Chemical name
Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS
8009-03-8
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex II #905
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), oxidized, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex II #906
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), alumina-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex II #907
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), hydrotreated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex II #908
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), carbon-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex II #909
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), silicic acid-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex II #910
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), clay-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex II #904
Chemical name
Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS
8009-03-8
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex II #905
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), oxidized, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex II #906
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), alumina-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex II #907
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), hydrotreated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex II #908
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), carbon-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex II #909
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), silicic acid-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex II #910
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), clay-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex II #904
Chemical name
Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS
8009-03-8
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex II #905
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), oxidized, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex II #906
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), alumina-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex II #907
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), hydrotreated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex II #908
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), carbon-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex II #909
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), silicic acid-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex II #910
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), clay-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex II #904
Chemical name
Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS
8009-03-8
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex II #905
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), oxidized, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex II #906
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), alumina-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex II #907
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), hydrotreated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex II #908
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), carbon-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex II #909
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), silicic acid-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex II #910
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), clay-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex II #904
Chemical name
Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS
8009-03-8
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex II #905
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), oxidized, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex II #906
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), alumina-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex II #907
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), hydrotreated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex II #908
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), carbon-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex II #909
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), silicic acid-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex II #910
Chemical name
Petrolatum (petroleum), clay-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Conditions of use
the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PETROLATUM banned in any country?

Yes, PETROLATUM is banned in Brazil. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on PETROLATUM in cosmetics?

PETROLATUM is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, 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 PETROLATUM in cosmetics?

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