PROPIONIC ACID

RestrictedCAS 79-09-422 regulations across 22 markets

PROPIONIC ACID is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 79-09-4. It is regulated in 22 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number: 327-62-8, 17496-08-1, 79-09-4, 137-40-6, 4075-81-4, 557-27-7

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1

United Kingdom1

United States

California

Maryland

Washington

Canada

Brazil1

South Korea1

Japan

Taiwan1

Australia

Singapore1

Malaysia1

Thailand1

Indonesia1

Vietnam1

Philippines1

UAE1

Saudi Arabia1

Qatar1

Oman1

Kuwait1

Bahrain1

Russia1

Belarus1

Kazakhstan1

Armenia1

Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations

European UnionRestrictedAnnex V #2

Chemical name: Propionic acid and its salts
CAS: 79-09-4 / 17496-08-1 / 4075-81-4 / 557-27-7 / 327-62-8 / 137-40-6
Max concentration: 2% (acid)

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex V #2

Chemical name: Propionic acid and its salts
CAS: 79-09-4, 17496-08-1, 4075-81-4, 557-27-7, 327-62-8
Max concentration: 2 % (acid)
Conditions of use: Max: 2 % (acid)

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V

Americas1 regulation

BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_528 #3

Chemical name: Ácido propiônico e seus sais
CAS: 79-09-4
Max concentration: 2,0% (expresso como ácido)

Source: ANVISA RDC 528

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations

South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M942

Chemical name: Propionic Acid
Conditions of use: * 배합한도 : 프로피오닉애씨드로서 0.9%

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Preservatives List #40

Chemical name: Propionic acid and its salts
CAS: 79-09-4/ 137-40-6/ 17496-08-1/ 4075-81-4/ 557-27-7/ 327-62-8
Max concentration: 2 % (以acid計)

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations

SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #2

Chemical name: Propionic acid and its salts Ammonium propionate / Calcium propionate/ Magnesium propionate/ Potassium propionate/ Sodium propionate
CAS: 79-09-4
Max concentration: 2% (acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #2

Chemical name: Propionic acid and its salts Ammonium propionate / Calcium propionate/ Magnesium propionate/ Potassium propionate/ Sodium propionate
CAS: 79-09-4
Max concentration: 2% (acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #2

Chemical name: Propionic acid and its salts Ammonium propionate / Calcium propionate/ Magnesium propionate/ Potassium propionate/ Sodium propionate
CAS: 79-09-4
Max concentration: 2% (acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #2

Chemical name: Propionic acid and its salts Ammonium propionate / Calcium propionate/ Magnesium propionate/ Potassium propionate/ Sodium propionate
CAS: 79-09-4
Max concentration: 2% (acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #2

Chemical name: Propionic acid and its salts Ammonium propionate / Calcium propionate/ Magnesium propionate/ Potassium propionate/ Sodium propionate
CAS: 79-09-4
Max concentration: 2% (acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #2

Chemical name: Propionic acid and its salts Ammonium propionate / Calcium propionate/ Magnesium propionate/ Potassium propionate/ Sodium propionate
CAS: 79-09-4
Max concentration: 2% (acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations

UAERestrictedAnnex V #2

Chemical name: Propionic acid and its salts
CAS: 79-09-4 / 17496-08-1 / 4075-81-4 / 557-27-7 / 327-62-8 / 137-40-6
Max concentration: 2% (acid)

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex V #2

Chemical name: Propionic acid and its salts
CAS: 79-09-4 / 17496-08-1 / 4075-81-4 / 557-27-7 / 327-62-8 / 137-40-6
Max concentration: 2% (acid)

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex V #2

Chemical name: Propionic acid and its salts
CAS: 79-09-4 / 17496-08-1 / 4075-81-4 / 557-27-7 / 327-62-8 / 137-40-6
Max concentration: 2% (acid)

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex V #2

Chemical name: Propionic acid and its salts
CAS: 79-09-4 / 17496-08-1 / 4075-81-4 / 557-27-7 / 327-62-8 / 137-40-6
Max concentration: 2% (acid)

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex V #2

Chemical name: Propionic acid and its salts
CAS: 79-09-4 / 17496-08-1 / 4075-81-4 / 557-27-7 / 327-62-8 / 137-40-6
Max concentration: 2% (acid)

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex V #2

Chemical name: Propionic acid and its salts
CAS: 79-09-4 / 17496-08-1 / 4075-81-4 / 557-27-7 / 327-62-8 / 137-40-6
Max concentration: 2% (acid)

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

EAEU5 regulations

RussiaRestrictedAnnex 4 #2

Chemical name: Пропионовая кислота и ее соли (Propionic acid and its salts)
CAS: 79-09-4
Max concentration: 2 процента (кислота)

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 2)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 4 #2

Chemical name: Пропионовая кислота и ее соли (Propionic acid and its salts)
CAS: 79-09-4
Max concentration: 2 процента (кислота)

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 2)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 4 #2

Chemical name: Пропионовая кислота и ее соли (Propionic acid and its salts)
CAS: 79-09-4
Max concentration: 2 процента (кислота)

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 2)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 4 #2

Chemical name: Пропионовая кислота и ее соли (Propionic acid and its salts)
CAS: 79-09-4
Max concentration: 2 процента (кислота)

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 2)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 4 #2

Chemical name: Пропионовая кислота и ее соли (Propionic acid and its salts)
CAS: 79-09-4
Max concentration: 2 процента (кислота)

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 2)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PROPIONIC ACID banned in any country?

PROPIONIC ACID 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 PROPIONIC ACID in cosmetics?

PROPIONIC ACID is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, 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 PROPIONIC ACID in cosmetics?

PROPIONIC ACID is regulated in 22 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, 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.