SILICON CARBIDE

BannedCAS 409-21-28 regulations across 8 markets

SILICON CARBIDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Abrasive. Also known as CAS 409-21-2. It is regulated in 8 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
409-21-2

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1658
Chemical name
Silicon carbide fibres (with diameter < 3 μm, length > 5 μm and aspect ratio ≥ 3:1)
CAS
409-21-2; 308076-74-6

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1658
Chemical name
Silicon carbide fibres (with diameter < 3 μm, length > 5 μm and aspect ratio ≥ 3:1)
CAS
409-21-2308076-74-6

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

AmericasNo restrictions

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

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for SILICON CARBIDE in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for SILICON CARBIDE in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1658
Chemical name
Silicon carbide fibres (with diameter < 3 μm, length > 5 μm and aspect ratio ≥ 3:1)
CAS
409-21-2; 308076-74-6

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1658
Chemical name
Silicon carbide fibres (with diameter < 3 μm, length > 5 μm and aspect ratio ≥ 3:1)
CAS
409-21-2; 308076-74-6

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1658
Chemical name
Silicon carbide fibres (with diameter < 3 μm, length > 5 μm and aspect ratio ≥ 3:1)
CAS
409-21-2; 308076-74-6

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1658
Chemical name
Silicon carbide fibres (with diameter < 3 μm, length > 5 μm and aspect ratio ≥ 3:1)
CAS
409-21-2; 308076-74-6

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1658
Chemical name
Silicon carbide fibres (with diameter < 3 μm, length > 5 μm and aspect ratio ≥ 3:1)
CAS
409-21-2; 308076-74-6

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1658
Chemical name
Silicon carbide fibres (with diameter < 3 μm, length > 5 μm and aspect ratio ≥ 3:1)
CAS
409-21-2; 308076-74-6

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SILICON CARBIDE banned in any country?

Yes, SILICON CARBIDE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on SILICON CARBIDE in cosmetics?

SILICON CARBIDE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use SILICON CARBIDE in cosmetics?

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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.