STYRENE OXIDE
STYRENE OXIDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Not Reported. Also known as CAS 96-09-3. It is regulated in 17 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 96-09-3
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- Chemical name
- (Epoxyethyl)benzene (Styrene oxide)
- CAS
- 96-09-3
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- (Epoxyethyl)benzene (Styrene oxide)
- CAS
- 96-09-3
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II
Americas1 regulation
- Chemical name
- Styrene oxide
- CAS
- 96-09-3
- Conditions of use
- Warning required under California Proposition 65
Source: California Prop 65 (OEHHA)
East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
- Chemical name
- (Epoxyethyl)benzene
- CAS
- 96-09-3
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- Styrene oxide
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- (Epoxyethyl)benzene (Styrene oxide)
- CAS
- 96-09-3
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- (Epoxyethyl)benzene
- CAS
- 96-09-3
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- (Epoxyethyl)benzene
- CAS
- 96-09-3
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- (Epoxyethyl)benzene
- CAS
- 96-09-3
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- (Epoxyethyl)benzene
- CAS
- 96-09-3
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- (Epoxyethyl)benzene
- CAS
- 96-09-3
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- (Epoxyethyl)benzene
- CAS
- 96-09-3
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- (Epoxyethyl)benzene (Styrene oxide)
- CAS
- 96-09-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- (Epoxyethyl)benzene (Styrene oxide)
- CAS
- 96-09-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- (Epoxyethyl)benzene (Styrene oxide)
- CAS
- 96-09-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- (Epoxyethyl)benzene (Styrene oxide)
- CAS
- 96-09-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- (Epoxyethyl)benzene (Styrene oxide)
- CAS
- 96-09-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- (Epoxyethyl)benzene (Styrene oxide)
- CAS
- 96-09-3
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for STYRENE OXIDE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STYRENE OXIDE banned in any country?
Yes, STYRENE OXIDE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, 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 STYRENE OXIDE in cosmetics?
STYRENE OXIDE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, 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 STYRENE OXIDE in cosmetics?
STYRENE OXIDE is regulated in 17 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, 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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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.