STEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

RestrictedCAS 112-03-810 regulations across 10 markets

STEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antistatic. Also known as CAS 112-03-8. It is regulated in 10 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
1119-94-4, 112-00-5, 112-02-7, 112-03-8, 1120-02-1, 17301-53-0, 57-09-0

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex V #44
Chemical name
Alkyl (C12-C22) trimethyl ammonium bromide and chloride
CAS
17301-53-0 / 57-09-0 / 112-02-7 / 1119-94-4 / 112-00-5 / 1120-02-1 / 112-03-8
Max concentration
0.1%

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex V #44
Chemical name
Alkyl (C 12-22 ) trimethyl ammonium bromide and chloride
CAS
17301-53-0,
Max concentration
0,1 %
Conditions of use
Max: 0,1 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for STEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1143
Chemical name
Steartrimonium Chloride
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : <보존제> ∙ 두발용 제품류를 제외한 화장품에 0.1% <기타배합한도> ∙ (단일성분 또는 혼합사용의 합으로서) 사용 후 씻어내는 두발용 제품류 및 두발용 염색용 제품류에 2.5%, 사용 후 씻어내지 않는 두발용 제품류 및 두발 염색용 제품류에 1.0%

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #31
Chemical name
C16-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride 註/ C18-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride 註
CAS
112-02-7/ 112-03-8
Max concentration
(a)2.5%(單一使用或混合使用cetrimonium chloride及steartrimonium chloride ) (b)1%(單一使用或混合使用cetrimonium chloride及steartrimonium chloride) (c)0.5%(單一使用或混合使用cetrimonium chloride及steartrimonium chloride)
Product type
(a)Rinse-off hair products (b)Leave-on hair products (c)Leave-on face products

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for STEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex V #44
Chemical name
Alkyl (C12-C22) trimethyl ammonium bromide and chloride
CAS
17301-53-0 / 57-09-0 / 112-02-7 / 1119-94-4 / 112-00-5 / 1120-02-1 / 112-03-8
Max concentration
0.1%

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex V #44
Chemical name
Alkyl (C12-C22) trimethyl ammonium bromide and chloride
CAS
17301-53-0 / 57-09-0 / 112-02-7 / 1119-94-4 / 112-00-5 / 1120-02-1 / 112-03-8
Max concentration
0.1%

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex V #44
Chemical name
Alkyl (C12-C22) trimethyl ammonium bromide and chloride
CAS
17301-53-0 / 57-09-0 / 112-02-7 / 1119-94-4 / 112-00-5 / 1120-02-1 / 112-03-8
Max concentration
0.1%

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex V #44
Chemical name
Alkyl (C12-C22) trimethyl ammonium bromide and chloride
CAS
17301-53-0 / 57-09-0 / 112-02-7 / 1119-94-4 / 112-00-5 / 1120-02-1 / 112-03-8
Max concentration
0.1%

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex V #44
Chemical name
Alkyl (C12-C22) trimethyl ammonium bromide and chloride
CAS
17301-53-0 / 57-09-0 / 112-02-7 / 1119-94-4 / 112-00-5 / 1120-02-1 / 112-03-8
Max concentration
0.1%

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex V #44
Chemical name
Alkyl (C12-C22) trimethyl ammonium bromide and chloride
CAS
17301-53-0 / 57-09-0 / 112-02-7 / 1119-94-4 / 112-00-5 / 1120-02-1 / 112-03-8
Max concentration
0.1%

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for STEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is STEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE banned in any country?

STEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE 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 STEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE in cosmetics?

STEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use STEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE 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.