TEA-PALM KERNEL SARCOSINATE

BannedCAS 540-43-216 regulations across 16 markets

TEA-PALM KERNEL SARCOSINATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antistatic. Also known as CAS 540-43-2. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #62
Chemical name
Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
(a) 2.5%
Product type
(a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
Other conditions
(a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #62
Chemical name
Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
(a)2,5 %
Product type
(a)Leave-on products(b)Rinse-off products
Conditions of use
Max: (a)2,5 %
Other conditions
(a) (b)Not to be used with nitrosating systemsMinimum purity: 99 %Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials)Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kgKeep in nitrite-free containers

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

Americas1 regulation
BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #227
Chemical name
2 - Metilheptilamina e seus sais
CAS
540-43-2

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M985
Chemical name
TEA-Palm Kernel Sarcosinate
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : 사용 후 씻어내지 않는 제품에 2.5%

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #62
Chemical name
Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
(a) 2.5%
Product type
(a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
Conditions of use
(a) and (b) • Do not use with nitrosating systems • purity: 99% Minimum • Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #62
Chemical name
Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
(a) 2.5%
Product type
(a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
Conditions of use
(a) and (b) • Do not use with nitrosating systems • purity: 99% Minimum • Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #62
Chemical name
Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
(a) 2.5%
Product type
(a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
Conditions of use
(a) and (b) • Do not use with nitrosating systems • purity: 99% Minimum • Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #62
Chemical name
Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
(a) 2.5%
Product type
(a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
Conditions of use
(a) and (b) • Do not use with nitrosating systems • purity: 99% Minimum • Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #62
Chemical name
Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
(a) 2.5%
Product type
(a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
Conditions of use
(a) and (b) • Do not use with nitrosating systems • purity: 99% Minimum • Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #62
Chemical name
Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
(a) 2.5%
Product type
(a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
Conditions of use
(a) and (b) • Do not use with nitrosating systems • purity: 99% Minimum • Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #62
Chemical name
Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
(a) 2.5%
Product type
(a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
Other conditions
(a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #62
Chemical name
Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
(a) 2.5%
Product type
(a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
Other conditions
(a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #62
Chemical name
Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
(a) 2.5%
Product type
(a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
Other conditions
(a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #62
Chemical name
Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
(a) 2.5%
Product type
(a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
Other conditions
(a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #62
Chemical name
Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
(a) 2.5%
Product type
(a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
Other conditions
(a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #62
Chemical name
Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
(a) 2.5%
Product type
(a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
Other conditions
(a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for TEA-PALM KERNEL SARCOSINATE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-PALM KERNEL SARCOSINATE banned in any country?

Yes, TEA-PALM KERNEL SARCOSINATE is banned in Brazil. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on TEA-PALM KERNEL SARCOSINATE in cosmetics?

TEA-PALM KERNEL SARCOSINATE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use TEA-PALM KERNEL SARCOSINATE in cosmetics?

TEA-PALM KERNEL SARCOSINATE is regulated in 16 markets. It is banned in Brazil. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, 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.