POLYACRYLAMIDE

RestrictedCAS 9003-05-816 regulations across 15 markets

POLYACRYLAMIDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antistatic. Also known as CAS 9003-05-8. It is regulated in 15 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
9003-05-8

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe3 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #66
Chemical name
Polyacrylamides
CAS
9003-05-8
Product type
(a) Body leave-on products (b) Other products
Other conditions
(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #66
Chemical name
Polyacrylamides
Product type
(a)Body- leave-on products
Other conditions
(a)Maximum residual acrylamide content 0,1 mg/kg

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #66
Chemical name
Polyacrylamides
Product type
(b)Other products
Other conditions
(b)Maximum residual acrylamide content 0,5 mg/kg

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

AmericasNo restrictions

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

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1308
Chemical name
Polyacrylamide
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : ∙ 사용 후 씻어내지 않는 바디화장품에 잔류 아크릴아마이드로서 0.00001%, ∙ 기타 제품에 잔류 아크릴아마이드로서 0.00005%

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #66
Chemical name
Polyacrylamides
Max concentration
(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content: 0.1 mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content: 0.5 mg/kg
Product type
(a) Body-care leave-on products (b) Other cosmetic products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #66
Chemical name
Polyacrylamides
Max concentration
(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content: 0.1 mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content: 0.5 mg/kg
Product type
(a) Body-care leave-on products (b) Other cosmetic products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #66
Chemical name
Polyacrylamides
Max concentration
(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content: 0.1 mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content: 0.5 mg/kg
Product type
(a) Body-care leave-on products (b) Other cosmetic products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #66
Chemical name
Polyacrylamides
Max concentration
(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content: 0.1 mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content: 0.5 mg/kg
Product type
(a) Body-care leave-on products (b) Other cosmetic products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #66
Chemical name
Polyacrylamides
Max concentration
(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content: 0.1 mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content: 0.5 mg/kg
Product type
(a) Body-care leave-on products (b) Other cosmetic products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #66
Chemical name
Polyacrylamides
Max concentration
(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content: 0.1 mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content: 0.5 mg/kg
Product type
(a) Body-care leave-on products (b) Other cosmetic products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #66
Chemical name
Polyacrylamides
CAS
9003-05-8
Product type
(a) Body leave-on products (b) Other products
Other conditions
(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #66
Chemical name
Polyacrylamides
CAS
9003-05-8
Product type
(a) Body leave-on products (b) Other products
Other conditions
(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #66
Chemical name
Polyacrylamides
CAS
9003-05-8
Product type
(a) Body leave-on products (b) Other products
Other conditions
(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #66
Chemical name
Polyacrylamides
CAS
9003-05-8
Product type
(a) Body leave-on products (b) Other products
Other conditions
(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #66
Chemical name
Polyacrylamides
CAS
9003-05-8
Product type
(a) Body leave-on products (b) Other products
Other conditions
(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #66
Chemical name
Polyacrylamides
CAS
9003-05-8
Product type
(a) Body leave-on products (b) Other products
Other conditions
(a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is POLYACRYLAMIDE banned in any country?

POLYACRYLAMIDE 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 POLYACRYLAMIDE in cosmetics?

POLYACRYLAMIDE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, 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 POLYACRYLAMIDE in cosmetics?

POLYACRYLAMIDE is regulated in 15 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, 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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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.