QUATERNIUM-15

BannedCAS 4080-31-326 regulations across 20 markets

QUATERNIUM-15 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 4080-31-3. It is regulated in 20 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number: 4080-31-3, 51229-78-8

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1

United Kingdom1

United States

California1

Maryland1

Washington1

Canada

Brazil1

South Korea1

Japan

Taiwan1

Australia

Singapore2

Malaysia2

Thailand2

Indonesia2

Vietnam2

Philippines2

UAE1

Saudi Arabia1

Qatar1

Oman1

Kuwait1

Bahrain1

Russia

Belarus

Kazakhstan

Armenia

Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations

European UnionBannedAnnex II #1385

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7- triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC)

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1385

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7- triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC)
CAS: 51229-78-8

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas4 regulations

CaliforniaBannedAnnex AB2762

Chemical name: Quaternium-15
CAS: 51229-78-8

Source: CA AB 2762 (Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act 2020)

MarylandBannedAnnex HB643

Chemical name: Quaternium-15
CAS: 51229-78-8

Source: MD HB 643 (Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act)

WashingtonBannedAnnex HB1047_P2

Chemical name: Quaternium-15
CAS: 4080-31-3
Conditions of use: Banned effective 2027-01-01 (HB 1047 Phase 2 - formaldehyde releasers)

Source: WA HB 1047 (Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act)

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #1402

Chemical name: cloreto de cis-1-(3-cloralil)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaada mantano (cis-CTAC) (quaternium-15)
CAS: 51229-78-8

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations

South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1353

Chemical name: Quaternium-15
Conditions of use: * 배합한도 : 0.20%

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Preservatives List #56

Chemical name: Methenamine 3-chloroallylochloride
CAS: 4080-31-3
Max concentration: 0.2 %
Conditions of use: When used as preservatives in cosmetic products, the total amount of released free formaldehyde should not exceed 1000 ppm

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN12 regulations

SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1385

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7- triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC)
CAS: 51229-78-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1386

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chlorallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC) / quaternium-15
CAS: 51229-78-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1385

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7- triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC)
CAS: 51229-78-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1386

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chlorallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC) / quaternium-15
CAS: 51229-78-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1385

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7- triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC)
CAS: 51229-78-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1386

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chlorallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC) / quaternium-15
CAS: 51229-78-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1385

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7- triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC)
CAS: 51229-78-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1386

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chlorallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC) / quaternium-15
CAS: 51229-78-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1385

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7- triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC)
CAS: 51229-78-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1386

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chlorallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC) / quaternium-15
CAS: 51229-78-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1385

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7- triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC)
CAS: 51229-78-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1386

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chlorallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC) / quaternium-15
CAS: 51229-78-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations

UAEBannedAnnex II #1385

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7- triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC)

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1385

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7- triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC)

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1385

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7- triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC)

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1385

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7- triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC)

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1385

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7- triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC)

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1385

Chemical name: Cis-1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7- triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (cis-CTAC)

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for QUATERNIUM-15 in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is QUATERNIUM-15 banned in any country?

Yes, QUATERNIUM-15 is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, California, Maryland, Washington, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on QUATERNIUM-15 in cosmetics?

QUATERNIUM-15 is restricted or has conditions of use in South Korea, Taiwan. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use QUATERNIUM-15 in cosmetics?

QUATERNIUM-15 is regulated in 20 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, California, Maryland, Washington, Vietnam. It has restrictions in South Korea, Taiwan. 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.