SODIUM PYRITHIONE

BannedCAS 15922-78-818 regulations across 18 markets

SODIUM PYRITHIONE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Preservative. Also known as CAS 15922-78-8. It is regulated in 18 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
15922-78-8, 3811-73-2

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil1
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

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #369
Chemical name
Pyrithione sodium (INNM) (2)
CAS
3811-73-2

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #369
Chemical name
Pyrithione sodium (INNM)
CAS
3811-73-2

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas2 regulations
CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
Sodium pyrithione
CAS
3811-73-2
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #369
Chemical name
Piritionato de Sódio
CAS
3811-73-2

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M429
Chemical name
Sodium Pyrithione

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #562
Chemical name
Pyrithione sodium (INNM)
CAS
3811-73-2

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #369
Chemical name
Pyrithione sodium (INNM)
CAS
3811-73-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #369
Chemical name
Pyrithione sodium (INNM)
CAS
3811-73-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #369
Chemical name
Pyrithione sodium (INNM)
CAS
3811-73-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #369
Chemical name
Pyrithione sodium (INNM)
CAS
3811-73-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #369
Chemical name
Pyrithione sodium (INNM)
CAS
3811-73-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #369
Chemical name
Pyrithione sodium (INNM)
CAS
3811-73-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #369
Chemical name
Pyrithione sodium (INNM) (2)
CAS
3811-73-2

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #369
Chemical name
Pyrithione sodium (INNM) (2)
CAS
3811-73-2

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #369
Chemical name
Pyrithione sodium (INNM) (2)
CAS
3811-73-2

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #369
Chemical name
Pyrithione sodium (INNM) (2)
CAS
3811-73-2

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #369
Chemical name
Pyrithione sodium (INNM) (2)
CAS
3811-73-2

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #369
Chemical name
Pyrithione sodium (INNM) (2)
CAS
3811-73-2

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for SODIUM PYRITHIONE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SODIUM PYRITHIONE banned in any country?

Yes, SODIUM PYRITHIONE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on SODIUM PYRITHIONE in cosmetics?

SODIUM PYRITHIONE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use SODIUM PYRITHIONE in cosmetics?

SODIUM PYRITHIONE is regulated in 18 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, 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.