SILICON CARBIDE
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
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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?
SILICON CARBIDE is regulated in 8 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. 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.