PHENOXYISOPROPANOL

RestrictedCAS 770-35-432 regulations across 17 markets

PHENOXYISOPROPANOL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Preservative. Also known as CAS 770-35-4. It is regulated in 17 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
770-35-4

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan2
Australia
Singapore2
Malaysia2
Thailand2
Indonesia2
Vietnam2
Philippines2
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe4 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #54
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (8)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
2%
Product type
Rinse-off products Not to be used in oral products
Other conditions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

European UnionRestrictedAnnex V #43
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (8)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
1.0%
Product type
Only for rinse-off products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #54
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
2 %
Product type
Use only in rinse-off productsNot to be used in oral products
Conditions of use
Max: 2 %
Other conditions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex V #43
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
1,0 %
Product type
Only for rinse-off products
Conditions of use
Max: 1,0 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_528 #39
Chemical name
1-Fenoxi-2-propan ol (*)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
1,0%
Conditions of use
Limitations: Proibido em produtos que não se enxáguem.

Source: ANVISA RDC 528

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1051
Chemical name
Phenoxyisopropanol
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : ∙ 사용 후 씻어내는 제품에 1.0% ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Preservatives List #36
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol(1)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
1 %
Product type
Rinse-off products

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #26
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol 註
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
2%
Product type
Rinse-off products (Not to be used in oral products)

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN12 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #54
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol / Phenoxyisopropanol
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
2%
Product type
• Rinse-off products only • Prohibited in oral hygiene products
Conditions of use
As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 43

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #43
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (10)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
1.0%
Conditions of use
Only for rinse-off products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #54
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol / Phenoxyisopropanol
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
2%
Product type
• Rinse-off products only • Prohibited in oral hygiene products
Conditions of use
As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 43

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #43
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (10)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
1.0%
Conditions of use
Only for rinse-off products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #54
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol / Phenoxyisopropanol
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
2%
Product type
• Rinse-off products only • Prohibited in oral hygiene products
Conditions of use
As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 43

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #43
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (10)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
1.0%
Conditions of use
Only for rinse-off products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #54
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol / Phenoxyisopropanol
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
2%
Product type
• Rinse-off products only • Prohibited in oral hygiene products
Conditions of use
As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 43

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #43
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (10)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
1.0%
Conditions of use
Only for rinse-off products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #54
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol / Phenoxyisopropanol
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
2%
Product type
• Rinse-off products only • Prohibited in oral hygiene products
Conditions of use
As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 43

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #43
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (10)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
1.0%
Conditions of use
Only for rinse-off products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #54
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol / Phenoxyisopropanol
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
2%
Product type
• Rinse-off products only • Prohibited in oral hygiene products
Conditions of use
As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 43

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #43
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (10)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
1.0%
Conditions of use
Only for rinse-off products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC12 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #54
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (8)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
2%
Product type
Rinse-off products Not to be used in oral products
Other conditions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

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

UAERestrictedAnnex V #43
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (8)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
1.0%
Product type
Only for rinse-off products

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #54
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (8)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
2%
Product type
Rinse-off products Not to be used in oral products
Other conditions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex V #43
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (8)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
1.0%
Product type
Only for rinse-off products

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #54
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (8)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
2%
Product type
Rinse-off products Not to be used in oral products
Other conditions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex V #43
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (8)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
1.0%
Product type
Only for rinse-off products

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #54
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (8)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
2%
Product type
Rinse-off products Not to be used in oral products
Other conditions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex V #43
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (8)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
1.0%
Product type
Only for rinse-off products

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #54
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (8)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
2%
Product type
Rinse-off products Not to be used in oral products
Other conditions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex V #43
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (8)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
1.0%
Product type
Only for rinse-off products

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #54
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (8)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
2%
Product type
Rinse-off products Not to be used in oral products
Other conditions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex V #43
Chemical name
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (8)
CAS
770-35-4
Max concentration
1.0%
Product type
Only for rinse-off products

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PHENOXYISOPROPANOL banned in any country?

PHENOXYISOPROPANOL 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 PHENOXYISOPROPANOL in cosmetics?

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

PHENOXYISOPROPANOL is regulated in 17 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, 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.