POTASSIUM BUTYLPARABEN
POTASSIUM BUTYLPARABEN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Preservative. Also known as CAS 38566-94-8. It is regulated in 10 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 94-26-8, 35285-69-9, 36457-20-2, 38566-94-8, 84930-16-5, 94-13-3
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe1 regulation
- Chemical name
- Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts
- CAS
- 94-26-8/ 94-13-3/ 35285-69-9/ 36457-20-2/ 38566-94-8/ 84930-16-5
- Max concentration
- - 0,14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations - 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and pr
- Conditions of use
- For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: "Do not use on the nappy area"
- Other conditions
- Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age.
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V
Americas1 regulation
- Chemical name
- 4- hidroxibenzoato de butilo e seus sais 4- hidroxibenzoato de propilo e seus sais
- CAS
- 38566-94-8
- Conditions of use
- Limitations: Não usar em produtos que não se enxáguem destinados a área de fraldas em crianças menores de 3 anos.
Source: ANVISA RDC 528
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Potassium Butylparaben
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : ∙ 단일성분일 경우 0.4%(산으로서) ∙ 혼합사용의 경우 0.8%(산으로서)
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts(2)
- CAS
- 94-26-8/ 94-13-3/ 35285-69-9/ 36457-20-2/ 38566-94-8/ 84930-16-5
- Max concentration
- (a)0.14 % (以acid計)(總量) (b)0.8 % (以acid計)，混合使用編號32及33之成分，惟 butylparaben 和propylparaben 及其鹽類限量分別不得超過0.14 %
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in leave-on products for application on the nappy area of children under 3 years of age.
- Other conditions
- Precautions for leave-on products: Not to be used in leave-on products for application on the nappy area of children under 3 years of age.
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
ASEANNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for POTASSIUM BUTYLPARABEN in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts
- CAS
- 94-26-8/ 94-13-3/ 35285-69-9/ 36457-20-2/ 38566-94-8/ 84930-16-5
- Max concentration
- - 0,14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations - 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and pr
- Conditions of use
- For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: "Do not use on the nappy area"
- Other conditions
- Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts
- CAS
- 94-26-8/ 94-13-3/ 35285-69-9/ 36457-20-2/ 38566-94-8/ 84930-16-5
- Max concentration
- - 0,14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations - 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and pr
- Conditions of use
- For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: "Do not use on the nappy area"
- Other conditions
- Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts
- CAS
- 94-26-8/ 94-13-3/ 35285-69-9/ 36457-20-2/ 38566-94-8/ 84930-16-5
- Max concentration
- - 0,14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations - 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and pr
- Conditions of use
- For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: "Do not use on the nappy area"
- Other conditions
- Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts
- CAS
- 94-26-8/ 94-13-3/ 35285-69-9/ 36457-20-2/ 38566-94-8/ 84930-16-5
- Max concentration
- - 0,14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations - 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and pr
- Conditions of use
- For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: "Do not use on the nappy area"
- Other conditions
- Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts
- CAS
- 94-26-8/ 94-13-3/ 35285-69-9/ 36457-20-2/ 38566-94-8/ 84930-16-5
- Max concentration
- - 0,14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations - 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and pr
- Conditions of use
- For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: "Do not use on the nappy area"
- Other conditions
- Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts
- CAS
- 94-26-8/ 94-13-3/ 35285-69-9/ 36457-20-2/ 38566-94-8/ 84930-16-5
- Max concentration
- - 0,14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations - 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, here the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and pr
- Conditions of use
- For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: "Do not use on the nappy area"
- Other conditions
- Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for POTASSIUM BUTYLPARABEN in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is POTASSIUM BUTYLPARABEN banned in any country?
POTASSIUM BUTYLPARABEN 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 POTASSIUM BUTYLPARABEN in cosmetics?
POTASSIUM BUTYLPARABEN is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use POTASSIUM BUTYLPARABEN in cosmetics?
POTASSIUM BUTYLPARABEN is regulated in 10 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan. 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.