PHENYLACETONITRILE
PHENYLACETONITRILE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Fragrance. Also known as CAS 140-29-4. It is regulated in 17 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 140-29-4
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzyl cyanide, when used as a fragrance ingredient
- CAS
- 140-29-4
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Benzyl cyanide, when used as a fragrance ingredient
- CAS
- 140-29-4
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II
Americas2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzyl cyanide
- CAS
- 140-29-4
- Conditions of use
- Prohibited in cosmetics
Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
- Chemical name
- Cianeto de benzila, quando usado como ingrediente de fragrância.
- CAS
- 140-29-4
Source: ANVISA RDC 529
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzyl Cyanide
- CAS
- 140-29-4
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- Phenylacetonitrile
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzyl cyanide
- CAS
- 140-29-4
- Product type
- fragrance ingredient
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzyl cyanide
- CAS
- 140-29-4
- Product type
- fragrance ingredient
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzyl cyanide
- CAS
- 140-29-4
- Product type
- fragrance ingredient
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzyl cyanide
- CAS
- 140-29-4
- Product type
- fragrance ingredient
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzyl cyanide
- CAS
- 140-29-4
- Product type
- fragrance ingredient
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzyl cyanide
- CAS
- 140-29-4
- Product type
- fragrance ingredient
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzyl cyanide, when used as a fragrance ingredient
- CAS
- 140-29-4
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Benzyl cyanide, when used as a fragrance ingredient
- CAS
- 140-29-4
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Benzyl cyanide, when used as a fragrance ingredient
- CAS
- 140-29-4
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Benzyl cyanide, when used as a fragrance ingredient
- CAS
- 140-29-4
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Benzyl cyanide, when used as a fragrance ingredient
- CAS
- 140-29-4
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Benzyl cyanide, when used as a fragrance ingredient
- CAS
- 140-29-4
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for PHENYLACETONITRILE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PHENYLACETONITRILE banned in any country?
Yes, PHENYLACETONITRILE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.
What are the restrictions on PHENYLACETONITRILE in cosmetics?
PHENYLACETONITRILE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.
Can I use PHENYLACETONITRILE in cosmetics?
PHENYLACETONITRILE is regulated in 17 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, 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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Check Ingredients FreeThis 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.