PROPYLPARABEN
RestrictedCAS 94-13-315 regulations across 15 markets
PROPYLPARABEN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Perfuming. Also known as CAS 94-13-3. It is regulated in 15 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 38566-94-8, 35285-69-9, 36457-20-2, 94-26-8, 84930-16-5, 94-13-3
Market Overview — 29 Markets
European Union1
United Kingdom
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan
Detailed Regulations
Europe1 regulation
European UnionRestricted
- 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
AmericasNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for PROPYLPARABEN in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Propylparaben
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : ∙ 단일성분일 경우 0.4%(산으로서) ∙ 혼합사용의 경우 0.8%(산으로서)
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
TaiwanRestricted
- 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
ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestricted
- Chemical name
- Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoateand its salts Propyl 4- hydroxybenzoate and its salts Butylparaben;; Propylparaben;sodium propylparaben;sodium butylparaben;; potassium butylparaben;; potassium / propylparaben
- CAS
- 94-26-8
- 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, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl- and propy
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age. | Label: For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: 'Do not use on the nappy area''
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
MalaysiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoateand its salts Propyl 4- hydroxybenzoate and its salts Butylparaben;; Propylparaben;sodium propylparaben;sodium butylparaben;; potassium butylparaben;; potassium / propylparaben
- CAS
- 94-26-8
- 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, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl- and propy
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age. | Label: For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: 'Do not use on the nappy area''
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
ThailandRestricted
- Chemical name
- Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoateand its salts Propyl 4- hydroxybenzoate and its salts Butylparaben;; Propylparaben;sodium propylparaben;sodium butylparaben;; potassium butylparaben;; potassium / propylparaben
- CAS
- 94-26-8
- 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, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl- and propy
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age. | Label: For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: 'Do not use on the nappy area''
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
IndonesiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoateand its salts Propyl 4- hydroxybenzoate and its salts Butylparaben;; Propylparaben;sodium propylparaben;sodium butylparaben;; potassium butylparaben;; potassium / propylparaben
- CAS
- 94-26-8
- 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, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl- and propy
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age. | Label: For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: 'Do not use on the nappy area''
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
VietnamRestricted
- Chemical name
- Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoateand its salts Propyl 4- hydroxybenzoate and its salts Butylparaben;; Propylparaben;sodium propylparaben;sodium butylparaben;; potassium butylparaben;; potassium / propylparaben
- CAS
- 94-26-8
- 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, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl- and propy
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age. | Label: For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: 'Do not use on the nappy area''
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
PhilippinesRestricted
- Chemical name
- Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoateand its salts Propyl 4- hydroxybenzoate and its salts Butylparaben;; Propylparaben;sodium propylparaben;sodium butylparaben;; potassium butylparaben;; potassium / propylparaben
- CAS
- 94-26-8
- 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, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl- and propy
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age. | Label: For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: 'Do not use on the nappy area''
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
UAERestricted
- 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)
Saudi ArabiaRestricted
- 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)
QatarRestricted
- 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)
OmanRestricted
- 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)
KuwaitRestricted
- 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)
BahrainRestricted
- 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 PROPYLPARABEN in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PROPYLPARABEN banned in any country?
PROPYLPARABEN 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 PROPYLPARABEN in cosmetics?
PROPYLPARABEN is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use PROPYLPARABEN in cosmetics?
PROPYLPARABEN 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, Taiwan, 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.