PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE

BannedCAS 85-44-91 regulation across 1 market

PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Not Reported. Also known as CAS 85-44-9. It is regulated in 1 market including Taiwan.

Also Known As

CAS Number
85-44-9

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union
United Kingdom
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan1
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 PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE in European Union, United Kingdom.

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #167
Chemical name
Phthalic anhydride
CAS
85-44-9

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCCNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE banned in any country?

Yes, PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE is banned in Taiwan. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE in cosmetics?

PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE is banned in Taiwan and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE 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.